The exact measure of the progress of civilization is the degree in which the intelligence of the common mind has prevailed over wealth and brute force.
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"The exact measure of the progress of civilization is the degree in which the intelligence of the common mind has prevailed over wealth and brute force." — George Bancroft #moneywealth
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The exact measure of the progress of civilization is the degree in which the intelligence of the common mind has prevailed over wealth and brute force. — George Bancroft
About George Bancroft
George Bancroft was a Historian from United States (1800–1891).
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This quote is attributed to George Bancroft, a Historian from United States.
When did George Bancroft live?
George Bancroft lived from 1800 – 1891.
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