This is the tragedy of almost every civilization — that its… - Will Durant

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This is the tragedy of almost every civilization — that its soul is in its faith, and seldom survives philosophy.

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William James Durant (5 November 1885 – 7 November 1981) was an American historian, philosopher and writer, best remembered for his works The Story of Philosophy, and The Story of Civilization.

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This is the tragedy of almost every civilization — that its soul is in its faith, and seldom survives philosophy. - Will Durant

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