The more highly developed a human being is the deeper is this feeling, and the mere idea of the suffering of others precludes happiness.

The egoism of mankind is seen in this; he searches for the suffering of others, and tries to alleviate it, and in the combat with pain he insures his own happiness.

A Catholic would say of St.Vincent de Paul or St.Charles Borromeo, 'He was a great saint.' I would say, 'He was a great egoist.' Let us render love to those who are swimming with us down the stream of life, and without pricking of conscience take joy in being egoists." Wilhelm was never tired of talking about the wonderland of the rising sun, of its gentle people and their wisdom, and Dr.Schrotter willingly told him about his manner of life and experience there.

So the peaceful days went by in the quiet schoolhouse at Tonnerre, the monotony being pleasantly relieved by visits from comrades, and letters from Paul Haber and the Ellrichs.

Paul was going on very well.