The only woman to whom it has been given to touch what is decisive in the present world and to have a presentiment of the world of the future.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She uniquely influenced decisive events of her time and foresaw future developments.
- In plain terms
- She shaped her era and anticipated what was to come.
- What can you take from it?
- Impactful insight can steer present and future.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a person decisive in history?
Another view
The claim is broad and lacks specific evidence.
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