Famous quotes containing the words civilized and/or nations:
“The civilized are those who get more out of life than the uncivilized, and for this we are not likely to be forgiven.”
—Cyril Connolly (1903–1974)
“Great nations write their autobiographies in three manuscripts--the book of their deeds, the book of their words, and the book of their art.”
—John Ruskin (1819–1900)