Civilization is a conspiracy. Modern life is the silent compact of comfortable folk to keep up pretences.
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"Civilization is a conspiracy. Modern life is the silent compact of comfortable folk to keep up pretences." — John Buchan
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Civilization is a conspiracy. Modern life is the silent compact of comfortable folk to keep up pretences. — John Buchan
About John Buchan
John Buchan was a Politician from United Kingdom (1875–1940).
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This quote is attributed to John Buchan, a Politician from United Kingdom.
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John Buchan lived from 1875 – 1940.