There is a firm, even prosaic belief that our own nation, in sober fact, has long been, and still is markedly superior to all others. I once ventured to say to an old clergyman who was voicing this sort of patriotism, “But, sir, aren’t we told that EVERY people thinks its own men the bravest and its own women the fairest in the world?” He replied with total gravity – he could not have been graver if he had been saying the Creed at the altar – “Yes, but in England it’s true.” To be sure, this conviction has not made my friend (God rest his soul) a villain; only an extremely lovable old ass. It can however produce asses that kick and bite. On the lunatic fringe it may shade off into that popular Racialism which Christianity and science equally forbid.
From “The Four Loves”
David B. Smith Books 
I enjoyed your Sabbath School lesson study today, Dave, very much. So happy to hear you have chosen well in your “favorite author” … I remember you well from PUC! Looks like you have an interesting website here! God bless you and your beautiful family. Glad to know you’re all in the area, and attend church here. You have done great things with your life.
Great to hear from you, Janine. Hilda and I were chatting just a few months ago and your name come up. And yes, I have a much-dog-eared copy of “Mere Christianity” that is a virtual second Bible to me. I’m glad you are doing well.