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#342 The Lessons of History (Will & Ariel Durant)

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Civilization and Education

Civilization is the connective tissue of human history, not inherited but learned and earned by each generation. Education is the transmission of civilization, enabling progress not due to inherent improvement but a richer heritage. The continuity of transmission is crucial, as a pause could lead to a collapse into savagery. Through the accumulation of knowledge, humanity rises to a higher level. Studying history offers not just warnings but a remembrance of generative souls, transforming the past into a celestial city where the influence of great minds endures.

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