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The golden age was never the present age
the golden age was never the present age
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used to imply that people tend to idealize the past as a time of greater prosperity, happiness, and virtue, and overlook the flaws and challenges of that time
Example
My parents tell me how toys and games were simpler and more enjoyable in their childhood - the golden age was never the present age, and they don't see the same appeal in modern technology.