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Civilization is the limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities.
Civilization is the limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities.
It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.
It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.
Civilization is not a burden. It is an opportunity.
Civilization is not a burden. It is an opportunity.
We veneer civilization by doing unkind things in a kind way
We veneer civilization by doing unkind things in a kind way
A civilization is built on what is required of men, not on that which is provided for them.
A civilization is built on what is required of men, not on that which is provided for them.
Every advance in civilization has been denounced as unnatural while it was recent.
Every advance in civilization has been denounced as unnatural while it was recent.
The sum of the whole matter is this, that our civilization cannot survive materially unless it be redeemed spiritually.
The sum of the whole matter is this, that our civilization cannot survive materially unless it be redeemed spiritually.
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
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.