Civilization is not inherited; it has to be learned and earn... - Ezra Pound

This quote is attributed to Ezra Pound.

"Civilization is not inherited; it has to be learned and earned by each generation anew."

Ezra Pound Education

Poet Critic American 1885–1972

More from Ezra Pound

"Make it new."

"The natural object is always the adequate symbol."

"Poetry is a sort of inspired mathematics."

"A poet is a light and winged and holy thing."

"Education opens doors."

"Education opens doors to endless possibilities."

"I ain't got the education you got, bub."

"You can't put a price on history."