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Lorraine Evanoff's avatar

Absolutely correct, Manuel. They would take us back to cave man days if they could.

" Civilization is social order promoting cultural creation. Four elements constitute it: economic provision, political organization, moral traditions, and the pursuit of knowledge and the arts. It begins where chaos and insecurity end. For when fear is overcome, curiosity and constructiveness are free, and man passes by natural impulse towards the understanding and embellishment of life.

— WILL DURANT, The Story of Civilization"

Manuel A Garcia's avatar

Thanks for your support, Lorraine.

W. Scott Cameron's avatar

Enjoyed reference to Durant and as always your reminder of joy

Manuel A Garcia's avatar

I am beginning Durant's volume on Greece. Fasten your seatbelt, Scott. 😎

Mark VanLaeys's avatar

Fifteen years ago, none of us could have ever imagined that we would be in this state of chaos and corruption - but here we are.

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Manuel A Garcia's avatar

Humility will save us from ourselves.