belief that life is hard and men must be hard
also—of that national mania for 'character training' which has made our spiritual life as ugly, cramped and sordid es modern industrialism has made our cities. Social security removes the disabilities attached to being gentle and sensitive. Hence- forth we shall be able to turn our attention to things that are worthwhile—to beauty and ideas.
Whether we shall rise to our opportunities is quite another matter but the desire to give pleasure and to learn of Miss Kenden's pupils strikes me as a good augury—surprisingly good if allowance is made for en uninspiring home background. And if they have been trained in the home to be co-operative; they are probably better off without a stock of moral principles. Religion is the Inspira- tion of a minority. To most people it does indeed bring ' shames and guilt feelings t... to impose it on them is simply cruel.—Yours faithfully,
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