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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 is the order and freedom promoting cultural activity.
Civilization is the order and freedom promoting cultural activity.
Civilization is not a burden. It is an opportunity.
Civilization is not a burden. It is an opportunity.
The liberty of the individual is no gift of civilization. It was greatest before there was any civilization.
The liberty of the individual is no gift of civilization. It was greatest before there was any civilization.
It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.
It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.
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 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.
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 a limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities.
Civilization is a limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities.