Sedentary culture is the goal of civilization. It means the end of its lifespan and brings about its corruption.
Ibn KhaldunThe term of life of a dynasty does not normally exceed three generations. For in the first generation are still preserved the characteristic features of rough, uncivilized rural life, such as hard conditions of life, courage, ferocity, and partnership in authority. Therefore the strength of the 'Asabiya is maintained.
Ibn Khaldun