> > We cannot absolutely prove that those are in error who tell us that society has reached a turning point, that we have seen our best days. But so said all wh

> > We cannot absolutely prove that those are in error who tell us that society has reached a turning point, that we have seen our best days. But so said all who came before us, and with just as much apparent reason … On what principle is it that, when we see nothing but improvement behind us, we are to expect nothing but deterioration before us? There are a couple of reasons.