I just read it as "humankind" - I'm old enuf to remember when proper English usage was "men" when speaking in a gender-neutral context (as in older Bible translations). And, this was written about a century ago. I certainly get a lot of experience from MY mistakes! ; )
Women don't make mistakes? ;)
ReplyDeleteI just read it as "humankind" - I'm old enuf to remember when proper English usage was "men" when speaking in a gender-neutral context (as in older Bible translations). And, this was written about a century ago. I certainly get a lot of experience from MY mistakes! ; )
ReplyDeleteOf course, that is a much better explanation but mine is more funny, don't you think? ;)
DeleteWith you there Marianne. All meant to be tongue in cheek. Cheers
ReplyDeleteSorry I missed the joke!
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