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Civil Quotes

On courtesy, service, and staying civil.

These civil quotes connect everyday courtesy to bigger ideas like public service and the shared foundations of a civilized society, echoing themes in our Civil Society quotes.

It's the most rewarding thing to be a civil servant.

Quotes by Sargent Shriver

Deep-seated are the wounds of civil brawls.

Quotes by Lucan

Civilization is the making of civil persons.

Quotes by John Ruskin

Living in England was wonderfully civil and easy-going.

Quotes by Iggy Pop

Civil Liberties Quotes

I'm a civil rights attorney. I'm a victim rights attorney.

Quotes by Gloria Allred

All wars are civil wars, because all men are brothers.

Quotes by Francois Fenelon

A civil servant doesn't make jokes.

Quotes by Eugene Ionesco

You can't be a Red if you're married to a civil servant.

Quotes by Doris Lessing

In 2003, GlaxoSmithKline paid $88 million in civil fines for overcharging Medicaid for its anti-depressant Paxil.

Quotes by Bernie Sanders

Civil Rights Quotes

I am for registered civil partnerships.

Quotes by Angela Merkel

Frequently Asked Questions

What range of meanings do these civil quotes cover?
The word "civil" shows up here in several senses: polite behavior, civil service as a career, the idea of a civilized society, and the deep wounds left by civil conflict. That range makes the page broader than a simple etiquette collection.
Why do people look up civil quotes?
Some readers want lines about courtesy and good manners, while others are researching civil service or civil society as concepts. This page brings both angles together under one shared word.
Is there a quote about civil conflict here?
Yes, one quote describes civil brawls as leaving deep-seated wounds, a more serious note that contrasts with the lighter observations about everyday civility found elsewhere on the page.
How does civil service fit into this topic?
One quote calls civil service rewarding, tying personal fulfillment to public duty rather than treating "civil" only as a description of polite behavior.
What related pages should I check out next?
Our Civil Rights, Civil Society, and Civil War quotes pages each expand on a specific thread touched on here.

One line takes a darker turn, describing the lasting wounds left by civil conflict, a contrast to the gentler tone found elsewhere on this page. For related themes, see our Civil Rights and Civil War quotes.