For that speed means that heap after heap of human beings have been dumped on to the historic scene at such an accelerated pace, that it has been difficult to saturate them with traditional culture. And in fact, the average type of European at present possesses a soul, healthier and stronger it is true than those of the last century, but much simpler. Hence, at times he leaves the impression of being a primitive man suddenly risen amid a very old civilization. In the schools, which were such a source of pride to the last century, it has been impossible to do more than instruct the masses in
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