| We have no
doubt got on for a good length of time on this wasteful plan of life. But, is it good or
wise to continue thus? The problems we have to face are increasing in difficulty and the
disadvantages of error increase in accelerated ratio with the size and number of the
difficulties we have to overcome. What did not materially affect the position when the
problems were simple assumes tremendous proportions when they have grown bigger and become
more complex. The laws of nature that we have come to
know, the philosophy we believe in, the statecraft that we practise should all be made to
accord and harmonize with one an other if we hope successfully to face the problems that
confront us in the present most complicated world. Have we a real belief in truth? This is
the vital question.
If we have that belief then we must summon the needed
courage and act. Previous generations had simpler problems, but it must be admitted that
they grappled with them more courageously and with a greater spirit of adventure than we
seem inclined to show in tackling our more difficult problems. |
