Violence is not necessary to destroy a civilization. Each civilization dies from indifference toward the unique values which created it. (Nicolás Gómez Dávila)

Violence is not necessary to destroy a civilization. Each civilization dies from indifference toward the unique values which created it.

Nicolás Gómez Dávila

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