"Civilization is a stream with banks. The stream is sometimes filled with blood from people killing, stealing, shouting and doing the things historians usually record, while on the banks, unnoticed, people build homes, make love, raise children, sing songs, write poetry and even whittle statues. The story of civilization is the story of what happened on the banks."
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About Ariel Durant
Ariel Durant (1898-1981) was an American historian, writer, and philosopher best known for her collaboration with her husband, Will Durant. Together, they co-authored the renowned 'The Story of Civilization,' an eleven-volume set that covers the history of human civilization. Ariel Durant played a significant role in researching and editing the series, contributing to its success and widespread acclaim in the field of historical literature.
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