What's interesting about this piece in particular, and writing from this period in general, is the absence of psychological language. The author praises what w

What's interesting about this piece in particular, and writing from this period in general, is the absence of psychological language. The author praises what we refer to today as the personality trait conscientiousness, although his description is grounded in theological, rather than psychological, terms: > God Almighty, in fashioning his most useful men, often works slowly with quite common stuff. Now and then He turns out a quick job of superfine materials -- a genius who really delivers the goods. But most of His better grade line is ordinary in everything except the extra effort, and dogged determination, which have given it a finer texture and finish.