must also live in one's home and yet
live, at the same time, in the world.
The life which is bounded in knowl-
edge, interest, and activity by the in-
visible but real and limiting walls of a
small community is often definite in
aim, effective in action, and upright
in intention; but it cannot be rich,
varied, generous, and stimulating.
The life, on the other hand, which is
entirely detached from local associa-
tions and tasks is often interesting,
liberalising, and catholic in spirit; but
it cannot be original or productive.
A sound life -- balanced, poised, and
intelligently directed -- must stand
strongly in both local and universal
relations; it must have the vitality and
warmth of the first, and the breadth
and range of the second.
This liberation from provincial-
ism is not only one of the signs of
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