The theory of socialistic teaching, namely, the conditions of production and distribution, could be constantly remodeled just as other human institutions, i.e.the customs of governments and societies, the laws, ideas of beauty and morality, knowledge of nature, and views of society.

His sympathies went out to those who were convinced that the present economical organization had lived out its time, and were endeavoring to remove it.
Wilhelm's friends interested themselves warmly in this new sphere of thought.

Paul was a member of the National Liberal Election Society, and was enthusiastic about Bennigsen and Lasker, who possessed enough statesmanlike wisdom to surrender fearlessly to the opposition, and determine to go with the government.

To these present experiences Dr.
Schrotter joined the half-forgotten training of '48, and agreed to belong to a society of the district; he had soon an official appointment, and placed his experience and knowledge at the disposal of the sick and poor of the town.

He did not interest himself at first in political strife.