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 vention, nor any external form of society can develop man. The Indian is not developed or materially changed by the substitution of a rifle for a bow and arrow. Such substitution might enable him to secure his food more easily, or to be a greater robber, but it would not change his character. Neither is it possible to develop man by the gift of love alone, for pure love can embrace only that which is good and right. True love can love the welfare of every being and the good that one may have, but it can not attach itself to the false or the evil. Love must be discriminating against the disorderly and evil, which ability comes from wisdom. It is a true saying that where doubt begins love ends. It is equally true that where ignorance begins love ends. No one can love a science, a degree of truth, or anything of which he is ignorant. Love is formed, purified, exalted, and ennobled by knowledge. Though love and knowledge are thus mutually related, it is to be observed that knowledge alone can not elevate love, nor is love of knowledge alone an exalted love. The genuine love of any order of knowledge or truth is the love of its uses. Knowledge opens the way to new life, new delights, and to the realization of new affections; but affection, if it is of a superior kind, must be based upon the knowledge, perception, and life of uses. The intellect may be