It is not the lowest moments that define a society. Indeed. But closing the eyes, and years, and the mouths on these specific lowest moments that, indeed, define a society.
Because closing the eyes, and the years, and the mouths destroy ANY society.
It is what happens in the great societies of the East and what is about to happen in the great societies of the West.
Only dialog, self-reflection and respect will create Great societies in the West, East, North and South.