It is the utility of political contracts that makes them binding. When they become injurious, they lose their force. My course of study had led me to believe that all mental and moral feelings and qualities, whether of a good or of a bad kind, are the results of association. But there must always be something artificial and casual in associations thus produced. The Hindus believe that, in a sense, success can never be attained.
Individuality is submerged in standardization.
The five most popular girls' names in England in 1583 were Jane, Elizabeth, Margaret, Ann, and Mary. In 1783, the five highest names in order of use were Mary, Ann, and Elizabeth, with Margaret and Sarah tied for fourth place. In 1959, the most popular names were Jane, Mary, Ann, Elizabeth, and Sarah. Four names from the 1583 list and four from the 1783 list are in the 1959 list. Fashion may be less fickle than we think.