Quote by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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

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

Summary

This quote suggests that a society's level of civilization can be determined by examining its prisons. The condition and treatment of prisoners within the justice system become an indicator of how advanced and humane a society is. A civilized society should have a well-functioning and fair criminal justice system which prioritizes the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders rather than punishment alone. By assessing how prisons operate and how inmates are treated, one can gauge the overall level of humanity and progressiveness in a society.

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Humanity

By Fyodor Dostoevsky

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