Taxes are what we pay for civilized society, for modernity, and for prosperity. The wealthy pay more because they have benefitted more.

Redemption is possible, and it is the measure of a civilized society.

Democratic socialism means, that in a democratic, civilized society, the wealthiest people and the largest corporations must pay their fair share of taxes.

A civilized society is one which tolerates eccentricity to the point of doubtful sanity.

The triumph of persuasion over force is the sign of a civilized society.

We cannot be a civilized society if these terrorists are going to have their ways.