of error. If the premise of mortal existence is wrong,

any conclusion drawn therefrom is not absolutely right.

Wisdom in human action begins with what is nearest

right under the circumstances, and thence achieves the

absolute. [15]

Is marriage nearer right than celibacy?

Human knowledge inculcates that it is, while Science

indicates that it is not. But to force the consciousness

of scientific being before it is understood is impossible,

and believing otherwise would prevent scientific demon- [20]