
So holding many factors constant, we find that living in a civilization reduces one’s chances of being a victim of violence fivefold.
– Steven Pinker
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- Culture is the best society has to offer…How can we pass on civilization to those who do not value civilization. (Terrence Rattigan) – Beth Fine
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- Civilization is communication. When that which should be expressed and transmitted is lost, civilization comes to an end. – Haruki Murakami
- The liberty of the individual is no gift of civilization. It was greatest before there was any civilization. – Sigmund Freud
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