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"Hold fast to the Bible. To the influence of this Book we are indebted for all the progress made in true civilization and to this we must look as our guide in the future."
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"The more rapidly a civilization progresses, the sooner it dies for another to rise in its place."
"The sovereign state has in our times become a lethal danger to human civilization because technical developments enable it to employ an infinite number and variety of means of destruction."
"Tolerance is held to be a condition of mind which is encouraged by, and is necessary for, civilization."
"Education is not the amount of information that is pushed into the brain and causes havoc there, undigested all through a lifetime. Education must be a symposium of life-building, character- making and assimilation of ideas in the pursuit of building a more harmonious, peaceful and truly civilized world."
"If this is called civilization, then I am afraid humanity is no more civilized than the Tyrannosaurus Rex."
"It is what you do from now on that will either move our civilization forward a few tiny steps, or else... begin to march us steadily backward."
"Science is a trigger of changes of civilization. Religion is the failsafe of science performance."
"People in this civilization are starving in the middle of plenty. This is a civilization that is going down, not because it hasn't got the knowledge that would save it, but because nobody will use the knowledge."
"Right now, there's the illusion of order and civilization, but there's a tremendous amount of economic tension in this country and the educational system is constantly eroding."
"There is nothing more savage than modern civilization."
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"The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most. I can better trust those who helped to relieve the gloom of my dark hours than those who are so ready to enjoy with me the sunshine of my prosperity."
"There never was a time when, in my opinion, some way could not be found to prevent the drawing of the sword."
"It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training."
"If you see the President, tell him from me that whatever happens there will be no turning back."
"In every battle there comes a time when both sides consider themselves beaten, then he who continues the attack wins."
"I appreciate the fact, and am proud of it, that the attentions I am receiving are intended more for our country than for me personally."
"The art of war is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is. Get at him as soon as you can. Strike him as hard as you can, and keep moving on."
"Although a soldier by profession, I have never felt any sort of fondness for war, and I have never advocated it, except as a means of peace."
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