Quote by Arnold J. Toynbee

Of the twenty-two civilizations that have appeared in history, nineteen of them collapsed when they reached the moral state the United States is in now.

Of the twenty-two civilizations that have appeared in histor

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This quote suggests that the moral state of the United States is comparable to that of past civilizations that eventually collapsed. It implies that the morality of a society plays a vital role in its longevity and overall sustainability. By drawing on historical examples, the quote serves as a warning, indicating that if the United States does not address its perceived moral decline, it may face similar consequences as those civilizations that ultimately fell.

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By Arnold J. Toynbee

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