Quote by Mark Twain

My idea of our civilization is that it is a shoddy, poor thing and full of cruelties, vanities, arrogances, meannesses and hypocrisies

My idea of our civilization is that it is a shoddy, poor thi

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's perception of civilization as flawed and imperfect. They view it as a deeply flawed construct, highlighting various negative aspects such as cruelty, vanity, arrogance, meanness, and hypocrisy that they believe are inherent to our society. The individual implies that the current state of civilization fails to meet their expectations, suggesting a belief in the need for significant improvement and change.

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