Born with humanity's lawless nature formed from millions of years hunting, fighting, and killing; only culture raises us above this lawless barbarism. Aggressive violence and self-serving greed helped humans survive in a hostile environment with ferocious animals and neighbors. And though now the environment has radically changed, those same basic human impulses remain. Civilization only arises when these remain in check and culture inspires the means for that accomplishment. Culture defines the person, polishes conversation, and creates a more refined, better world.