They're thinking of turning the peasant into an educated man. You can't imagine how stupid the whole world has grown nowadays.
Some greenhorn publishes a book and everyone is anxious to read it.
We ought to thank God for that. Yes, the man who tills the land is more worthy of respect than any. In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread,' it is written. It's no use being too clever about it. Agriculture should be at the basis of everything.