The other enters without anxiety; having lost everything, including shame, he has no further loss to fear." I think that this is an immoral teaching, though a very prudent one; but I need scarcely to tell you that it is still a principle in modern society not to contend with a man who has no reputation to lose.

I think it is immoral, because it is purely selfish, and because a good man ought not to be afraid to denounce a wrong because of making enemies.

Another point, however, on which the "Havamal" and the priest agree, is more commendable and interesting.

"We do not think much of a man who never contradicts us; that is no sign he loves us, but rather a sign that he loves himself.

Original and out-of-the-way views are signs of superior ability." I should not like you to suppose, however, that the whole of the book from which I have been quoting is of the same character as the quotations.
There is excellent advice in it; and much kindly teaching on the subject of generous acts.