“Civilization begins with order, grows with liberty, and dies with chaos”
— Will Durant
Simplified Meaning:
Societies start to develop when they have rules and order. These rules help people live together peacefully and build things like roads and schools. As societies become more stable, people gain more freedoms and start to express themselves in different ways, leading to progress and growth. However, if there is too much disorder and confusion, societies can fall apart. For example, think about a group project in school: if everyone knows their role and works together (order), the project goes well. If everyone has good ideas and shares them freely (liberty), the project improves. But if nobody listens or fights all the time (chaos), the project fails. So, having structure, giving people room to grow, and avoiding disorder are key to keeping a society or any group successful.
