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Quotes › Authors › W › W. H. Auden › I think the first prerequisite to civilization is
  • I think the first prerequisite to civilization is an ability to make polite conversation.

    W. H. Auden: I think the first prerequisite to civilization is an ability to make polite conversation.
    W. H. Auden
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