It is just because civilization is ever evolving, changing, and becoming more complicated, that experts find it so difficult to define it in explicit terms. Arthur Keith More Quotes by Arthur Keith More Quotes From Arthur Keith The German Fuhrer, as I have consistently maintained, is an evolutionist; he has consistently sought to make the practices of Germany conform to the theory of evolution. Arthur Keith theory-of-evolution germany practice The proper balance between individual liberty and central authority is a very ancient problem. Arthur Keith balance liberty problem The main force used in the evolving world of humanity has hitherto been applied in the form of war. Arthur Keith humanity war world I prize the conditions under which I have lived because they have permitted me to choose my opportunities, to inquire into such matters as interested me, and to publish what I believed to be true, uncontrolled by any central authority. Arthur Keith authority matter opportunity I am a rank individualist. Arthur Keith Civilization, we shall find, like Universalism and Christianity, is anti evolutionary in its effects; it works against the laws and conditions which regulated the earlier stages of man's ascent. Arthur Keith law men civilization Before the discovery of agriculture mankind was everywhere so divided, the size of each group being determined by the natural fertility of its locality. Arthur Keith agriculture groups discovery A drunkard is one thing, and a temperate man is quite another. Arthur Keith drunkards one-thing men This world of ours has been constructed like a superbly written novel: we pursue the tale with avidity, hoping to discover the plot. Arthur Keith plot discovery world Good men, whether they be Christians or rationalists, do not desire to discriminate between races, but the distinctions implanted by Nature are too conspicuous to escape the observation of our senses. Arthur Keith race christian men Tolerance is held to be a condition of mind which is encouraged by, and is necessary for, civilization. Arthur Keith tolerance mind civilization There are very few men and women in whom a Universalist feeling is altogether lacking; its prevalence suggests that it must be part of our inborn nature and have a place in Nature's scheme of evolution. Arthur Keith evolution feelings men Universalism as an ideal is as old as nay, is probably much more ancient than the Christian ideal. Arthur Keith universalism ancient christian Whichever theory we adopt to give a rational explanation of human existence, that theory must take into account and explain the mental nature we see at work in all modern communities. Arthur Keith mental-health community giving