English Procrastination
Tho ordinary Englishman detests mental effort or spiritual discomfort; not only does he refuse to think with lucidity, but he winces away from the thoughts which are either unpleasant in
themselves or which (and this is more I significant) possess unpleasant associa- ’ tions (writes Mr. Harold Nicokon, ! M.P., in the Spectator). National ser- ’ vice training although in itself not an ; uncongenial task has associations of im- : t pending terroi and ordeal. It is not lack of physical courage which deters so many noble citizens from facing this ! l ordeal; if the moment came they would .
be as heroic as any other citizens: it it merely the amazing propensity of the English for evading all uncomfortable thoughts. “If the Government really wants me," they say, “I shall be sent for." “But, of course, I shall volunteer when the moment comes." They refuse to realise that such eleventh hour enrolment will render them ar encumbrance rather than a help.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 109, 11 May 1939, Page 7
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159English Procrastination Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 109, 11 May 1939, Page 7
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