"A civilized society is one which tolerates eccentricity to the point of doubtful sanity." ― Robert Frost Topic(s): Society More From Robert Frost "Most of the change we think we see in life is due to truths being in and out of favor." "By working faithfully eight hours a day you may eventually get to be boss and work twelve hours a day." "Happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length." More In Society "We are trying to construct a more inclusive society. We are going to make a country in which no one is left out."― Franklin D. Roosevelt "A man can believe a considerable deal of rubbish, and yet go about his daily work in a rational and cheerful manner."― Norman Douglas "One can be instructed in society, one is inspired only in solitude."― Johann Wolfgang von Goethe