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Will Durant Quotes: Every civilization is a fruit from the sturdy tree of barbarism, and falls at the greatest distance from its trunk.
         

Every civilization is a fruit from the sturdy tree of barbarism, and falls at the greatest distance from its trunk.


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Every civilization is a fruit from the sturdy tree of barbarism, and falls at the greatest distance from its trunk.
         



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This page presents the quote "Every civilization is a fruit from the sturdy tree of barbarism, and falls at the greatest distance from its trunk.". Author of this quote is Will Durant. This quote is about barbarism, civilization, decadence,.