In its youth a people produce mythology and poetry; in its decadence, philosophy and logic. - Will Durant
" "In its youth a people produce mythology and poetry; in its decadence, philosophy and logic.
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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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In progressive societies the concentration[of wealth] may reach a point where the strength of number in the many poor rivals the strength of ability in the few rich; then the unstable equilibrium generates a critical situation, which history has diversely met by legislation redistributing wealth or by revolution distributing poverty.
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