Quote by Havelock Ellis

There is held to be no surer test of civilization than the increase per head of the consumption of alcohol and tobacco. Yet alcohol and tobacco are recognizable poisons, so that their consumption has only to be carried far enough to destroy civilization altogether.

There is held to be no surer test of civilization than the i

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This quote suggests that the consumption of alcohol and tobacco can be seen as a reflection of a society's level of civilization. The author asserts that as the consumption of these substances increases per person, it serves as an indicator of progress in a civilization. However, the quote also recognizes that alcohol and tobacco are toxic substances, and if their consumption reaches a point where it becomes excessive, it could lead to the downfall or destruction of the civilization itself.

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