It is, of course, a trite observation to say that we live "in a period of transition." Many people have said this at many times. Adam may well have made the remark to Eve on leaving the Garden of Eden.
Harold MacMillanWe have not overthrown the divine right of kings to fall down for the divine right of experts.
Harold MacMillanI was determined that no British government should be brought down by the action of two tarts.
Harold MacMillan