The Idolatry of Science 



power of all classes of mankind of both sexes 

 to be happier and better. The bicycle enables 

 everyone to visit and enjoy wide tracts of 

 country which would otherwise be beyond 

 reach. It confers the benefits of moderate 

 exercise without undue fatigue, it gives 

 innocent happiness to everybody, banishes 

 introspection, mitigates anxieties, reveals the 

 loveliness of the English country side, and 

 aggravates patriotism thereby. It promotes 

 the wholesome mind in the wholesome body. 

 It is within the reach of all and is probably 

 the greatest blessing that has in civilized 

 times been conferred upon the world. 

 Whether Science can justly claim any share 

 in its invention I do not know. Very likely 

 it was invented by some one who knew noth- 

 ing and cared less for Science. 



In a lesser degree, because within the 

 reach of fewer people, the motor car can be 

 made a blessing to mankind. 



