There are few words which are used more loosely than the word Civilization. What does it mean? It means a society based upon the opinion of civilians. It means that violence$$$ the rule of warriors and despotic chiefs$$$ the conditions of camps and warfare$$$ of riot and tyranny$$$ give place to parliaments where laws are made$$$ and independent courts of justice in which over long periods those laws are maintained. That is Civilization$$$ and in its soil grow continually freedom$$$ comfort$$$ and culture. When Civilization reigns$$$ in any country$$$ a wider and less harassed life is afforded to the masses of the people. The traditions of the past are cherished$$$ and the inheritance bequeathed to us by former wise or valiant men becomes a rich estate to be enjoyed and used by all.
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