Indeed it is in this continuous effort, and in this alone, that intellect consists.
_Sisyphism_ has then been the doctrine of all those who have been intrusted with the regulation of the industry of our country.

It would not be just to reproach them with this; for this principle becomes that of our ministry, only because it prevails in the chambers; it prevails in the chambers, only because it is sent there by the electoral body; and the electoral body is imbued with it, only because public opinion is filled with it to repletion.
Let me repeat here, that I do not accuse such men as Messrs.

Bugeaud, Dupin, Saint Cricq, and d'Argout, of being absolutely and always _Sisyphists_.

Very certainly they are not such in their personal transactions; very certainly each one of them will procure for himself _by barter_, what by _direct production_ would be attainable only at a higher price.

But I maintain that they are _Sisyphists_ when they prevent the country from acting upon the same principle.
IV.
EQUALIZING OF THE FACILITIES OF PRODUCTION.
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