Generality
A generality or generalty is a word used in Ancien Regime France and other European countries of that era to indicate the regime of central government (as opposed to a "particularity", which was the government of the provinces). These include:
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Famous quotes containing the word generality:
“The generality of men are naturally apt to be swayed by fear rather than reverence, and to refrain from evil rather because of the punishment that it brings than because of its own foulness.”
—Aristotle (384–322 B.C.)
“Heroism, or military glory, is much admired by the generality of mankind. They consider it as the most sublime kind of merit. Men of cool reflection are not so sanguine in their praises of it.”
—David Hume (1711–1776)
“The generality of virtuous women are like hidden treasures—they are safe only because nobody has sought after them.”
—François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)