Quotes by Walter Bagehot about Civilization

2 quotes by Walter Bagehot about civilization

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A slight daily unconscious luxury is hardly ever wanting to the dwellers in civilization; like the gentle air of a genial climate, it is a perpetual minute enjoyment.

Quote by Walter Bagehot about civilization

The whole history of civilization is strewn with creeds...

The whole history of civilization is strewn with creeds and institutions which were invaluable at first, and deadly afterwards.

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