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Civilization is a progress from an indefinite, incoherent homogeneity toward a definite, coherent heterogeneity
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"Civilization is a progress from an indefinite, incoherent homogeneity toward a definite, coherent heterogeneity"

- Herbert Spencer

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Herbert Spencer's quote suggests that human being is a process of growth from a state of disorder and complication to one of order and also structure. He is implying that as societies end up being much more complex, they become extra organized and differentiated. This is seen in the manner in which societies have actually evolved from tiny, isolated neighborhoods to huge, interconnected countries. As societies come to be more intricate, they end up being extra specialized and diverse, with different societies, languages, and ideas. This diversification is what makes civilizations unique and allows them to proceed and also prosper. Spencer's quote is a tip that development is not always linear, yet rather a procedure of trial and error, which diversification is crucial for a culture to reach its complete potential.

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Herbert Spencer This quote is written / told by Herbert Spencer between April 27, 1820 and December 8, 1903. He was a famous Philosopher from England. The author also have 36 other quotes.

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