Man in the Light of Evolution 



ancient, and now somewhat unfashionable, 

 means and institutions, it may do no harm. If 

 at the end we have discovered nothing startling 

 or new, our search may not have been fruitless. 

 For truism is often only another name for im- 

 portant truth which we may have always known, 

 but which we have neglected or forgotten, and 

 of which we need to be reminded. 



The goal of human evolution seems to be a 

 race of vigorous, healthy, whole, well-balanced 

 men and women. Such men and women will 

 be healthy physically with well-grown and fully 

 developed strong and tough bodies. Good 

 digestion will furnish abundant material for 

 growth and repair and fuel for the use of our 

 muscular and nervous systems. Clean and pure, 

 well-oxygenated blood driven by a stout heart 

 will stimulate instead of clogging the action of 

 every organ. Tough muscles, adequately exer- 

 cised, will insure health, power, and efficiency. 

 A calm, steady, nervous system will give econ- 

 omy of effort, grace and efficiency, and strength 

 of action. Physical vigor will be accompanied 

 by many most important virtues — hopefulness, 

 cheerfulness, courage, confidence, endurance, 

 steadfastness, and many others. 



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