Quote by Oscar Wilde

Civilization is not by any means an easy thing to attain to. There are only two ways by which man can reach it. One is by being cultured, the other by being corrupt.

Civilization is not by any means an easy thing to attain to.

Summary

This quote suggests that attaining civilization is a challenging endeavor. It presents two contrasting paths for mankind to achieve it: through cultivation or through corruption. The idea is that advancing civilization requires either nurturing intellectual and moral development ("being cultured") or manipulating and exploiting resources for personal gain ("being corrupt"). By asserting that these are the only two ways towards civilization, the quote emphasizes the complexities and trade-offs involved, highlighting the importance of ethical and intellectual progress in building a civilized society.

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