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America is the only country that went from barbarism to decadence without civilization in between.
America is the only country that went from barbarism to decadence without civilization in between.
You can't say civilization don't advance... in every war they kill you in a new way.
You can't say civilization don't advance... in every war they kill you in a new way.
We veneer civilization by doing unkind things in a kind way
We veneer civilization by doing unkind things in a kind way
Civilization ceases when we no longer respect and no longer put into their correct places the fundamental values, such as read more
Civilization ceases when we no longer respect and no longer put into their correct places the fundamental values, such as work, family and country such as the individual, honor and religion.
Mankind's struggle upwards, in which millions are trampled to death, that thousands may mount on their bodies.
Mankind's struggle upwards, in which millions are trampled to death, that thousands may mount on their bodies.
Anyone can be a barbarian; it requires a terrible effort to remain a civilized man.
Anyone can be a barbarian; it requires a terrible effort to remain a civilized man.
Civilization will not last, freedom will not survive, peace will not be kept, unless a very large majority of mankind read more
Civilization will not last, freedom will not survive, peace will not be kept, unless a very large majority of mankind unite together to defend them and show themselves possessed of a constabulary power before which barbaric and atavistic forces will
Civilization had too many rules for me, so I did my best to rewrite them.
Civilization had too many rules for me, so I did my best to rewrite them.
Civilization is the order and freedom promoting cultural activity.
Civilization is the order and freedom promoting cultural activity.