like himself. He accepts the world, believes in his fellows, depends on natural law, and faithfully engages in his work day by day. Inspired by self-reliance, he does indeed hope to transform his life in some measure, improve his character, and take more satisfaction in real living. But he is content above all to realise his type, willing to live and let live. In so far as he expects to contribute to the reformation of human society, it is through fidelity to the work which his hands find to do. Well aware that people cannot be made over, that they are seldom persuaded of anything by argument, he knows that his power lies in example, not in precept. Thus at the outset he conserves his energy by refraining from coerciveness and officious propagandism.

This self-restraint implies knowledge of the principle of evolution. He has already advanced a stage on his way who has learned once for all that nothing comes about save by moderate degrees, although there may be rapid fruitions after months or years of preparation. He has advanced further still who knows that no man ever acquires anything except through experience. This means the casting aside of many misconceptions, prejudices, and fears. It means steady concentration on the work at hand. For one is not then endeavouring to acquire secret powers. One knows in truth that there are no royal roads. Therefore