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A civilized man is one who will give a serious answer to a serious question. Civilization itself is a certain sane balance of values.

Ezra Pound
Men, Civilization, Giving
Ezra Pound (1952). “Guide to Kulchur”, p.137, New Directions Publishing
A civilized man is one who will give a serious answer to a serious question. Civilization itself is a certain sane balance of values.