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Civilization

In his essay, Civilization, Emerson explores the progress of human society, arguing that true civilization is measured not by material advancements, but by the moral and intellectual development of its individuals. He emphasizes the importance of ideas and character over external comforts.

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“The true test of civilization is, not the census, nor the size of cities, nor the crops—no, but the kind of man the country turns out.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson

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• Title: Civilization

• Author: Ralph Waldo Emerson

• Type: Essay

• Publisher: Unknown

• Publication time: 1870

• Link: https://emersoncentral.com/essays/civilization/

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