Quote by Robert E. Howard
Civilized men are more discourteous than savages because they know they can be impolite without having their skulls split, as a general thing.
Summary
This quote suggests that civilized individuals tend to be more discourteous than savages. It argues that this is because civilized people are aware that they can behave impolitely without facing immediate physical consequences, unlike savages who may have their heads split open. The quote implies that the existence of laws and social structures in civilized societies gives individuals a sense of security to express impoliteness without fearing immediate violence.
Topics
Men
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