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The ultimate tendency of civilization is towards barbarism
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"The ultimate tendency of civilization is towards barbarism"

- David Hare

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This quote by David Hare recommends that despite the progress of civilization, it is eventually predestined to regress into a state of barbarism. This indicates that the advancements of civilization are only short-lived which the human race is destined repeat its mistakes. It recommends that the more complicated and sophisticated a society becomes, the more likely it is to fall apart and become more primitive. This might be due to the reality that as societies become more complicated, they become more vulnerable to external forces such as war, scarcity, and illness. It could also be due to the fact that as societies end up being more intricate, they end up being more prone to internal disputes such as political discontent and social discontent. Eventually, this quote recommends that regardless of the development of civilization, it is ultimately predestined to fall back into a state of barbarism.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by David Hare somewhere between June 5, 1947 and today. He/she was a famous Playwright from England. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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