I would dare to define civilization as perfected art of...

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I would dare to define civilization as perfected art of pretending.

Definition by Ugo Foscolo about civilization, art, magic.

Ugo Foscolo

Ugo Foscolo 1778 - 1827, italian poet and revolutionary

Also called: Niccolo Foscolo.

Was born on: 06 feb 1778.
Died on 10 sep 1821, at 43 years old.

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