after his death the abstract speculations of Descartes had become a
practical force controlling the conduct of men。 Read the works of the
great German jurists； and see how much more the world is governed today
by Kant than by Bonaparte。 We cannot all be Descartes or Kant； but we
all want happiness。 And happiness； I am sure from having known many
successful men； cannot be won simply by being counsel for great
corporations and having an income of fifty thousand dollars。 An
intellect great enough to win the prize needs other food besides
success。 The remoter and more general aspects of the law are those
which give it universal interest。 It is through them that you not only
become a great master in your calling； but connect your subject with the
universe and catch an echo of the infinite； a glimpse of its
unfathomable process； a hint of the universal law。
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