30/33 You must distinguish between humanity and humanitarianism. I hope I am not lacking in the former; the latter seems to me to threaten everything that is most precious in the world.' 'Then you are content that the majority of mankind should be fed and clothed and kept to labour ?' 'Personally, quite content; for I think it very unlikely that the majority will ever be fit for anything else. I _know_ that at present they desire nothing else.' 'Then they must be taught to desire more.' Hubert again paused. When he resumed it was with a smile which strove to be good-humoured. If I said all that I think you would accuse me of brutality. |