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Gertrude Stein

Every adolescent has that dream every century has that dream every revolutionary has that dream, to destroy the family.

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Gertrude Stein is saying that young people, entire historical periods, and those who want major change all share a desire to break down the traditional family structure. This reflects a recurring challenge to the family as an institution seen as limiting or oppressive by different groups over time.

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