Exquisite freedom with absolute unity.

Wedding-rings worse are than manacled wrists—

Such is the creed of the Positivists.

There was an Ape in the days that were earlier;

Centuries passed, and his hair became curlier;

Centuries more gave a thumb to his wrist—

Then he was Man, and a Positivist.

If you are pious (mild form of insanity),

Bow down and worship the mass of Humanity.

Other religions are buried in mists—