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Civilization Quotes by Herbert Read
- But the further step, by means of which a civilization is given its quality or culture, is only attained by a process of cellular division,…
- The worth of a civilization or a culture is not valued in the terms of its material wealth or military power, but by the quality…
- We may be sure that out of the ruins of our capitalist civilization a new religion will emerge, just as Christianity emerged from the ruins…
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- Our society must make it right and possible for old people not to fear the young or be deserted by them, for… — Pearl S. Buck
- There is little chance that aliens from two societies anywhere in the Galaxy will be culturally close enough to really 'get along.'… — Seth Shostak
- Rivers are inherently interesting. They mold landscapes, create fertile deltas, provide trade routes, a source for food and water; a place to… — Edward Gargan
- In going to America one learns that poverty is not a necessary accompaniment to civilization. — Oscar Wilde