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Civilization is nothing else but the attempt to reduce force to being the last resort.

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Civilization is nothing else but the attempt to reduce force to being the last resort. - José Ortega y Gasset

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Author's Biography:
Name: José Ortega y Gasset
Born: 9 May 1883. Died: 18 October 1955
Profession: Philosopher | Essayist |


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