He must strengthen the individual character, and to do this he must deal with many things seemingly remote and inconsequential from a national point of view.

Everything that crosses a man's path in his day's round of little or great moment requires of him an attitude towards it, and the conscious or unconscious shaping of his attitude is determining how he will proceed in other spheres not now in view.
Suppose the case of a man in business or social life.

He has to work with others in a day's routine or fill up with them hours of leisure they enjoy together.

Consider to what accompaniment the work is often done and with what manner of conversation the leisure is often filled.
In a day's routine, where men work together, harmonious relations are necessary; yet what bickerings, contentions, animosities fill many a day over points never worth a thought.

You will see two men squabble like cats for the veriest trifle, and then go through days like children, without a word.