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Without civilization, we would not turn into animals, but vegetables
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"Without civilization, we would not turn into animals, but vegetables"

- Mason Cooley

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Mason Cooley's quote suggests that civilization is important for humans to prosper and reach their full potential. Without civilization, people would not have the ability to establish their skills and knowledge, and would instead become stagnant and complacent. This is represented by the contrast of human beings to animals and veggies. Animals are active and have the ability to discover and adjust, while veggies are passive and do not have the capability to grow and establish. Cooley's quote indicates that without civilization, human beings would end up being like vegetables, unable to advance and reach their full capacity. This highlights the value of civilization in supplying humans with the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Mason Cooley between 1927 and July 25, 2002. He was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 154 other quotes.

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