Civilization began on the day on which one man, by subjecting another to his will and compelling him to do the work of two, was enabled to devote himself to the contemplation of the world and to set his captive upon works of luxury.
Zibilizazioa hasi zen, gizon batek beste bat lotu eta hura bientzat lan egitera behartuz, munduari patxadaz behatzen aritzeko era izan eta bere menpekoa luxuzko lanetan ihardutera behartu zuen egunean.