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If you are not prepared to use force to defend civilization, then be prepared to accept barbarism
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"If you are not prepared to use force to defend civilization, then be prepared to accept barbarism"

- Thomas Sowell

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This quote by Thomas Sowell is a reminder that in order to maintain a civilized society, we need to be willing to use force when essential. It suggests that if we are not ready to utilize force to safeguard our lifestyle, then we need to be prepared to accept the consequences of living in a barbaric society. This quote is a call to action, advising us to take responsibility for our own safety and security. It is a tip that we need to be willing to stand up for what is ideal and to secure our worths and beliefs. It is a reminder that we need to want to eliminate for our liberty and our way of living. Ultimately, this quote is a suggestion that we must want to protect our civilization and our way of life, or else we will be left with nothing however barbarism.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Thomas Sowell somewhere between July 30, 1930 and today. He/she was a famous Economist from USA. The author also have 47 other quotes.

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