The state we're in
We no longer read books, but listen to brain-pulping music and current affairs broadcasts. We do not study history, so for us there is no past. Our three main sources of recreation are sex, hate and a hypocritical brotherly love - a crudely disguised form of self love.
When we do get along together we do so through what is called "tolerance". This means that nobody really believes anything anymore. No longer are there men of substance who might be persecuted; nor are there men of substance who might persecute them. People are too occupied with themselves to be malicious towards others.
Our worldly wisdom forbids us compare ourselves with others. "You are perfect as you are" we are told, and "We are all equal". But men are not equal! And only by becoming aware of your lowness may you ever become high.
Do not be proud of your tolerance, for there is not much courage in tolerating a reality you never face!