Contemplating Civilization

Contemplating Civilization Roger White Civilization is the skin that covers the body of mankind. It warms man when he is sanguine; enlightens man when he is melancholic. When torn by conflict, Civilization bleeds. As mankind recovers from disaster, Civilization heals. Its complexion bears the scars of rivalry and mortal struggle. Dissension does not wrinkle it, discord does not stain it. Rather, Civilization grows translucent, revealing the layers of its timeless beauty. And hidden within the layers of Civilization lies the immutable question: Did mankind create Civilization or did Civilization create mankind?