the same time he must continue his training for his future life. In that school the boy shall be transformed into a man ; he shall not merely learn to obey, but shall be trained with a view to commanding at some future time. He shall learn to be silent, not only when he is justly blamed, but to bear injustice in silence, if necessary.
Fortified by confidence in his own strength, filled with the esprit de corps which he feels in common with the rest, the boy shall attain to the conviction that his nation is unconquerable.
When his military service is over he must be able to show two documents : his legal papers, as citizen of the State, which allow him to take his part in public affairs, and his certificate of health, stating that, as regards health, he is fit to marry.
In the case of female education, the main stress should be laid on bodily training ; and after that, on development of character ; and, last of all, of the intellect. But the one absolute aim of female education must be with a view to the future mother.