The measure of a civilization is not measured by how tall its buildings of concrete are.

As engineers we have been practicing  our trade with the mindset that development is measured with increase in the number of  things our civilization can take for granted. But little by little every discipline of engineering is realizing  the truth in this ancient Native quote, that

"...the measure of a civilization is not measured by how tall its buildings of concrete are, But rather, how well its people have learned to relate to their environment and fellow man." ~ Sun Bear of the Chippewa Tribe ~

And I am working to be a part of it. I don't just want to, I feel like I need to.