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The change appears innocent at first, and begins in play; but the

evil soon becomes serious, working secretly upon the characters

of individuals, then upon social and commercial relations, and

lastly upon the institutions of a state; and there is ruin and

confusion everywhere. But if education remains in the established

form, there will be no danger. A restorative process will be

always going on; the spirit of law and order will raise up what

has fallen down. Nor will any regulations be needed for the

lesser matters of life-rules of deportment or fashions of dress.

Like invites like for good or for evil. Education will correct

deficiencies and supply the power of self-government. Far be it

from us to enter into the particulars of legislation; let the

guardians take care of education, and education will take care of

all other things.