• If a test of civilization be sought, none can be so sure as the condition of that half of society over which the other half has power.

  Harriet Martineau
  British writer, social criticus 1802-1876
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Subjects in these quotes:

1. civilization
2. condition
3. society
4. which
5. other
6. power

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If a test of civilization be sought, none can be so sure as the condition of that half of society over which the other half has power. by : Harriet Martineau

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