The human race's prospects of survival were considerably better when we were defenceless against tigers than they are today when we have become defenceless against ourselves.
More from Arnold Joseph Toynbee
The equation of religion with belief is rather recent.
Permalink to quote #20 The immense cities lie basking on the beaches of the continent like whales that have taken to the land.
Permalink to quote #22 Sooner or later, man has always had to decide whether he worships his own power or the power of God.
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