Quote by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, The House of

The degree of civilization in a society can be judged by entering the prisons.

The degree of civilization in a society can be judged by ent

Summary

This quote suggests that the level of civilization in a society can be measured by the treatment and conditions of its prisons. It implies that a society's commitment to justice, compassion, and human rights can be observed by examining how it treats its incarcerated individuals. A highly civilized society would be expected to prioritize the rehabilitation and fair treatment of prisoners, aiming to create a system that promotes rehabilitation rather than perpetuating punishment and suffering. Conversely, a less civilized society may exhibit harsh and inhumane prison conditions, indicating a disregard for fundamental values of justice and compassion.

By Fyodor Dostoyevsky, The House of

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