Evolution and Faith 



advantages are slipping from their grasp. Soc- 

 rates has to " bid farewell to what men count 

 honors," and Agassiz, In his pursuit of science, 

 " has no time to make money." Callicles is con- 

 tinually exhorting them not to waste their time 

 and powers on Insignificant questions, but to 

 think of something practical. 



Still they persist In their thought and study, 

 and slowly the promise gains definite form and 

 content in their minds. The vision of a higher 

 life and better age dawns clear before their eyes. 

 It thrills and inspires them. They look forward 

 to its speedy and full realization with eager an- 

 ticipation. They choose it as the reward of all 

 their efforts. They will take joy and hardship, 

 good and evil of the quest with " frolic wel- 

 come." They are young and strong, and life 

 Is long. 



But the goal Is far more distant than they 

 have thought; obstacles hinder or block their 

 progress. They have to contend against active 

 opposition and passive Inertia, against unwill- 

 ingness to think, Indifference and moral paralysis 

 of friends, and against keenness and vigor of 

 opponents. 



They find that attainment of the goal and 



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