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love for humanity not for his friends simply, 

 his church, his party, his nation; but for his 

 enemies and the people of every land, is the The Measure of 

 measure of his religion. Altruism as generally Religion* 

 considered today is but a higher form of ego- 

 ism, but another mode of the "struggle for ex- 

 istence" in which a class co-operate in the strug- Altruism. 

 gle; but altruism in its broader sense includes 

 the brotherly co-operation of all nations nay, 

 I may say all life, from insect to divinity. 



To cultivate the spirit of kindness three things 

 are essential : ( i ) Avoid all harsh expressions, 

 cruelty, selfishness and severity. If it is neces- 

 sary to punish a disobedient child or animal, do 

 it in the spirit of kindness, but never under the 

 influence of anger or revenge. (2) Strive to 

 be good, tender and kind toward everything and To Cultivate 

 everybody. The farmer or stock raiser in being Kindncss * 

 kind to the animals under his care develops his 

 own soul and .may implant this supreme virtue 

 in the life of his child. (3) Repeatedly affirm 

 to the inner self, "I am always kind." "I will 

 not cause another needless pain." "I will try 

 to make some one happy today." "If my com- 

 petitor wrongs me, I will do him a kindness in 

 return." "I will not be cruel or severe to any 

 one." "I will gladden the home by my pres- 

 ence." "I will make the children rejoice at my Suggestions for 

 coming." "Wherever I go, there kindness and ** Growth. 

 goodness shall be expressed." "I will not be 

 selfish and greedy of power." "I will rejoice 

 at my brother's prosperity, for we are all of one 

 family, and his gain is my gain; I will sympa- 

 thize with him and aid him in his hours of ad- 



