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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.
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.
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.
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
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 a limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities.
Civilization is a limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities.
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.
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.