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

Summary

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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