"Moreover, on this point, our plan is nearing the most
complete realization, for progress has nearly everywhere
recognized and accorded to us the same civic rights as to
Christians, but that which it is of importance to obtain, that
which must be the object of our ceaseless efforts, is a law
less severe on bankruptcy. We shall make of it a gold mine
more rich than were ever the mines of California.
"With this object in view the people of Israel must direct its
ambition towards those high offices of authority which have
the power to distribute honors and esteem. The most assured
way of attaining such offices is to have weight and importance
in the various industrial enterprises, financial and
commercial operations, and to be on guard for all pitfalls and
temptations which may lead to the prosecution of the sons of
Israel in the country's courts.
"Our people, in deciding upon one operation or another, must
be guided by wisdom and tact, which are the distinguishing
traits of its natural gifts. We must not remain passive to
anything that may aid us in gaining a place of honor in
society; philosophy, medicine, law, political economy--in other
words, all branches of science, art, literature--represent a
wide field where even our smallest successes, developing our
abilities, will be of great benefit to our cause.
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