Civilization Quote by Abhijit Naskar
““Will and Wheel (The Sonnet) Where there is a will, there is a wheel. Where there is intent, there is upliftment. Where there is heart, there is less dirt. Where there is content, there is less torment. Where there is simplicity, there is sanity. Where there is luxury, there is degradation. Where there is sharing, there is serenity. Where there is moderation, there is ascension. Where there is love, there is acceptance. Where there is division, there is judgment. Where there is selflessness, there is joy. Where there is self-absorption, there is lament. The requirement of civilization is simply this. We are to have the will to love and the will to lift.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Will and Wheel (The Sonnet) by Abhijit Naskar, date unknown
The poem links positive virtues with beneficial outcomes and negative traits with harmful results, urging humanity to choose love and upliftment as civilizational goals.
In simple terms: Virtues bring good, vices bring harm; choose love and upliftment.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate love and supportive actions.
Themes
virtue
consequence
civilization
balance
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
aphilosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal development
- community building
- ethical decision making
- conflict resolution
- social leadership
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
cause and effect
Questions to Reflect On
- Which virtue can you strengthen today?
- How can you counteract a negative tendency?
A Different Perspective
The binary pairing oversimplifies complex human behavior and cultural contexts.
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