For the world is torn asunder by strife, and
contention is the opportunity of the wolves. Humanity has begun to
apprehend this truth. It has begun to find out that disarmament is
practical wisdom; and now it is beginning to wonder whether counsels of
perfection may not serve its domestic interests with a higher efficiency
than the compromises effected by unprincipled politicians. It is in the
mood to listen to a teacher who speaks with authority; but in no mood
to listen to a war of words.
If religion cannot speak with one voice in the world, it had better
adjourn, like the plenipotentiaries of Sinn Fein and the representatives
of the British Government, to a secret session. It must come to an
understanding with itself, an agreement as to what it means, before
mankind will recover interest in its existence.
CHAPTER XIII
CONCLUSION
_The fashion of this world passes away, and it is with what is
abiding that I would fain concern myself._--GOETHE.
_The breadth of my life is not measured by the multitude of my
pursuits, nor the space I take up amongst other men; but by the
fulness of the whole life which I know as mine._--F.H. BRADLEY.
_We are but at the very beginning of the knowledge and control of
our minds; but with that beginning an immense hope is dawning on
the world._--"THE TIMES."
_The Ideal is only Truth at a distance.
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