Quote by Ayn Rand

Civilization is the progress toward a society of privacy. The savage's whole existence is public, ruled by the laws of his tribe. Civilization is the process of setting man free from men.

Civilization is the progress toward a society of privacy. Th

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This quote highlights the concept of civilization as a trajectory leading towards a society that values and respects privacy. It suggests that in primitive societies, the individual's life is transparent and public, governed by tribal norms and rules. However, as civilization progresses, individuals are gradually liberated from the constant scrutiny and control of others. The quote implies that the development of civilization allows for the emergence of personal freedom and autonomy, wherein people are no longer entirely defined or constrained by social expectations.

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