While the particles have been roused into activity, they all remain dominated by substantially the same forces of attraction and repulsion.

But in order that one of the particles may fulfill the promise of a really separate existence, he must pursue some special interest of his own.

In that way he begins to realize his individuality, and in realizing his individuality he is coming to occupy a special niche in the national structure.

A national structure which encourages individuality as opposed to mere particularity is one which creates innumerable special niches, adapted to all degrees and kinds of individual development.

The individual becomes a nation in miniature, but devoted to the loyal realization of a purpose peculiar to himself.