It is just because civilization is ever evolving, changing, and becoming more complicated, that experts find it so difficult to define it in explicit terms. Arthur Keith changecivilizationcomplicate Change image and share on social
We shall never understand the ethical system taught by Jesus unless we realize that he was a Jew, not only by birth, but that he lived and taught as a Jew; the Sermon on the Mount was addressed to his distracted fellow nationals. Arthur Keith addressbirthdistract share on social
In every man there is an instinctive and passionate reaction if his person or liberty is attacked. Arthur Keith attackinstinctiveliberty Change image and share on social
There are the further difficulties of building a population out of a diversity of races, each at a different stage of cultural evolution, some in need of restraint, many in need of protection; everywhere a bewildering Babel of tongues. Arthur Keith babelbewilderbuild share on social
Nowhere is Universalism welcomed and encouraged by a people; everywhere governments have forced and are forcing Universalism upon unwilling and resistant subjects. Arthur Keith encourageforcegovernment Change image and share on social
Tolerance is held to be a condition of mind which is encouraged by, and is necessary for, civilization. Arthur Keith civilizationconditionencourage Change image and share on social
Civilization never stands still; if in one country it is falling back, in another it is changing, evolving, becoming more complicated, bringing fresh experience to body and mind, breeding new desires, and exploiting Nature's cupboard for their satisfaction. Arthur Keith backbodybreed share on social
In a tribal organization, even in time of peace, service to tribe or state predominates over all self seeking; in war, service for the tribe or state becomes supreme, and personal liberty is suspended. Arthur Keith libertyorganizationpeace share on social
No tribe unites with another of its own free will. Arthur Keith freetribeunite Change image and share on social
