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Early civilizations complained about still earlier ones, much as we do about both.

Early civilizations complained about still earlier ones, muc

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This quote suggests that throughout history, civilizations have often criticized and complained about those that preceded them, just as we do about both past and present societies. It highlights the tendency of humans to find fault in the past, while simultaneously acknowledging that similar criticisms could be leveled against their own civilization. Essentially, the quote speaks to the universal nature of human dissatisfaction and the perpetual cycle of judgment and criticism that has repeated itself throughout the ages.

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