"The vigour of civilised societies is preserved by……" — Alfred North Whitehead

The vigour of civilised societies is preserved by the widespread sense that… - Alfred North Whitehead

"The vigour of civilised societies is preserved by the widespread sense that high aims are worth while. Vigorous societies harbour a certain extravagance of objectives, so that men wander beyond the safe provision of personal gratifications. All strong interests easily become impersonal, the love of a good job well done. There is a sense of harmony about such an accomplishment, the Peace brought by something worth while. Such personal gratification arises from aim beyond personality."

— Alfred North Whitehead

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