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Civilization begins with order, grows with liberty, and dies with chaos.
Civilization begins with order, grows with liberty, and dies with chaos.
Civilization is the process of reducing the infinite to the finite.
Civilization is the process of reducing the infinite to the finite.
Civilization is the limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities.
Civilization is the limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities.
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.
The true test of civilization is, not the census, nor the size of the cities, nor the crops, but the read more
The true test of civilization is, not the census, nor the size of the cities, nor the crops, but the kind of man that the country ;turns out.
There is something even more valuable to civilization than wisdom, and that is character
There is something even more valuable to civilization than wisdom, and that is character
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.
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.
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.
