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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.
In the advance of civilization, it is new knowledge which paves the way, and the pavement is eternal.
In the advance of civilization, it is new knowledge which paves the way, and the pavement is eternal.
It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.
It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.
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.
To be able to fill leisure intelligently is the last product of civilization, and at present very few people have read more
To be able to fill leisure intelligently is the last product of civilization, and at present very few people have reached this level.
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.
The end of the human race will be that it will eventually die of civilization.
The end of the human race will be that it will eventually die of civilization.
You can't say civilization isn't advancing: in every war, they kill you in a new way.
You can't say civilization isn't advancing: in every war, they kill you in a new way.
Civilization is not a burden. It is an opportunity.
Civilization is not a burden. It is an opportunity.