civilized
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Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. said External link “taxes are what we pay for civilized society,” suggesting we get what we pay for.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
In a statement, Peter Gelb, the Met’s general manager, said that “the performing arts are a vital part of a civilized society.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
“She was such a civilized, cultural person,” Stasevska says of her grandmother, adding that she taught her grandkids everything she knew about her home country.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
Though a fork and knife make one feel civilized while digging into the roast, this ruby glass of Rioja Alta doesn’t hurt.
From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025
The question is whether any civilization can wage relentless war on life without destroying itself, and without losing the right to be called civilized.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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