Civilized Nations quotes
14 quotes on this topic — from poets, philosophers, and thinkers across history.
"The true courage of civilized nations is readiness for sacrifice in the service of the state, so that the individual counts as only one amongst many. The important thing here is not personal mettle but aligning oneself with the universal."
"The Koran and the laws of all civilized nations legislate against the vilification of religions."
"Terrorism must be outlawed by all civilized nations not explained or rationalized, but fought and eradicated. Nothing can, nothing will justify the murder of innocent people and helpless children."
"Nature makes us poor only when we want necessaries, but custom gives the name of poverty to the want of superfluities."
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