This woman could write so relevant to our times, In November 17, 1904 she wrote “Fashion rules the world; and she is a tyrannical mistress, often compelling her devotees to submit to the greatest inconvenience and discomfort. Fashion taxes without reason and collects without mercy. She has a fascinating power and stands ready to criticize and ridicule all who do not follow in her wake. The rich are ambitious to outdo one another in conforming to her ever-varying styles; the middle and poorer classes strive to approach the standard set by those supposed to be above them. Where means or strength is limited, and the ambition for gentility is great, the burden becomes almost insupportable…… The idolatry of dress is a moral disease…….” Child Guidance Pg 432.
Posted on: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 09:34:37 +0000