Arnold J. Toynbee, (1889-1975) British historian Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Arnold J. Toynbee Quote “Civilization is a movement, not a condition; it is a voyage, not a harbor.”Arnold J. Toynbee ~ Arnold J. Toynbee (1889-1975) British historian'The Study of History' Civilization , Proverbs , Wisdom Ratings and Comments Reply Joe, Rochester, MI 3/29/06 Freedom cannot be found in the safety of a harbor. Reply J Carlton, Calgary 10/17/07 We must be Ever Vigilant. Reply E Archer, NYC 10/17/07 Each generation must secure their own freedom. Life is a risk -- there are no guarantees. Reply Mike, Norwalk 10/17/07 If tyranny and opression are at one end of the scale and freedom and liberty the other, it is the voyage that makes the Civilization. Our current condition can be improved. Reply Anonymous 5/18/09 We must move forward, not be content to stay in the same place as before (unless this place really is the best option, and I don't think that has been reached in any area yet). Reply jim k, austin tx 9/10/14 Reply Mike, Pleasant Hill 9/10/14 Moving forward Anonymous? Not sure what forward is for you but I think we are definitely moving in the wrong direction. Reply Ronw13, Yachats Or 9/10/14 All on deck and below must order their conversation aright to maintain civilized order. Put your life vest on when crossing the bar. Now one must keep it on at all times, the seas rage ! We are beating the drum to order. In the wreck of noble lives, something immortal still survives. We know what Master laid our keel. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Arnold J. Toynbee quote is found in these categories: Civilization quotes Proverbs quotes Wisdom quotes About Arnold J. Toynbee Bio of Arnold J. Toynbee Quotations by Arnold J. Toynbee Books by/about Arnold J. Toynbee Arnold J. Toynbee videos Arnold J. Toynbee on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Arnold J. Toynbee