Civilization Quote by C. E. M. Joad

“In the most civilized and progressive countries freedom of discussion is recognized as a fundamental principle.”

C. E. M. Joad

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Some turn to vinegar, but the best improve with age.

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A man's style should be like his dress. It should be as unobtrusive and should attract as little attention as possible.

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There are those who feel an imperative need to believe, for whom the values of a belief are proportionate not to its truth, but…

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The secret of successful journalism is to make your readers so angry they will write half your paper for you.

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It all depends what you mean by.

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A good soul like a good body should be as unobtrusive as possible; in so far as it functions properly, it should not be…

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War provides an outlet for every evil element in man's nature. It enfranchises cupidity and greed gives a charter to petty tyranny, glorifies cruelty…

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My life is spent in perpetual alternation between two rhythms, the rhythm of attracting people for fear I may be lonely and the rhythm…

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