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Civilization is the progress toward a society of privacy. The savages whole existence is public, ruled by the laws of hi
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"Civilization is the progress toward a society of privacy. The savage's whole existence is public, ruled by the laws of his tribe. Civilization is the process of setting man free from men"

- Ayn Rand

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This quote by Ayn Rand talks to the suggestion that people is the process of producing a culture that values privacy. In a savage society, the person is subject to the laws of the tribe, as well as their entire presence is public. Human being, on the other hand, is the process of releasing people from the restrictions of the people and also allowing them to have a private life. This suggestion of personal privacy is essential to the growth of a civilized culture, as it permits individuals to pursue their own rate of interests and also goals without disturbance from others. It likewise allows individuals to express themselves without anxiety of reasoning or mistreatment. This way, world is the process of creating a culture that values the private and also their right to personal privacy.

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Ayn Rand This quote is written / told by Ayn Rand between February 2, 1905 and March 6, 1982. She was a famous Writer from Russia. The author also have 46 other quotes.

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