1,222 Quotes About Civilization

Civilization must stand up and combat the current collapse of governance, the rise of violence, and the spread of chaos and fear in many parts of the world.

To serve Armenia is to serve civilization.

The resources of civilization are not yet exhausted.

Our concern is not how to worship in the catacombs but how to remain human in the skyscrapers.

Civilization is sterilization.

The most enduring contributions made to civilization have not been made by brawn, they have been made by brain.

The taming and domestication of religion is one of the unceasing chores of civilization.

In a state of nature, the weakest go to the wall; in a state of over-refinement, both the weak and the strong go to the gutter.

The only index by which to judge a government or a way of life is by the quality of the people it acts upon. No matter how noble the objectives of a government, if it blurs decency and kindness, cheapens human life, and breeds ill will and suspicion- it is an evil government.