Love and Civilization Quiz

According to the author, why does love fail in public affairs and civilization rebuilding?

• Love is not a powerful force.

• Love is only effective in private life.

• Nations do not understand the concept of love.

• Love has not been tried enough.

Which historical events does the author mention as examples where the idea of nations loving one another failed?

• The Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution

• The Christian civilizations of the Middle Ages and the French Revolution

• The World Wars

• The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment

What does the author consider unrealistic and dangerous regarding the idea of love in public affairs?

• The notion that nations should love one another

• The lack of love in private life

• The absence of spiritual qualities

• The belief in the power of marketing boards

According to the author, what spiritual quality is suggested by most people as necessary for rebuilding civilization?

• Tolerance

• Love

• Diplomacy

• Irreverence

In the context of public affairs, what does the author believe nations or business concerns cannot achieve through love?

• Brotherhood of man

• Emotional satisfaction

• Cataclysm prevention

• Salt of the earth status

How does the author characterize tolerance in comparison to love?

• Tolerance is a dull virtue, unlike the exciting nature of love.

• Tolerance is unrealistic, while love is practical.

• Tolerance is an emotional force, similar to love.

• Tolerance is positive and love is negative.

Why does the author describe tolerance as a "dull virtue"?

• Tolerance is overly exciting.

• Tolerance lacks practicality.

• Tolerance is emotionally charged.

• Tolerance involves putting up with people.

According to the author, what is the primary force needed for different races, classes, and interests to settle down together for reconstruction?

• Emotional intensity

• Love

• Tolerance

• Brotherhood

What is the author's preferred solution when one doesn't like people?

• Nazi solution

• Democratic solution

• Tolerant solution

• Revolutionary solution

What does the author prefer as a way of dealing with people one doesn't like?

• Love them

• Tolerate them

• Ignore them

• Strut up and down