ViewpointsOpinionThe Lessons of CultureCulture is a precious inheritance, immeasurably more difficult to achieve than to destroy, and, once destroyed, almost irretrievable.SavePrintA statue of Greek philosopher Socrates. Richard Panasevich/ShutterstockRoger Kimball5/2/2024|Updated: 5/6/20240:00X 1CommentaryThe lessons of culture: What are they?We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.