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Optimism - Shallow by W. Reade

But though our religion appears too pure, too unselfish for mankind it is not really so, for we live in a noble, enlightened age ..... But now knowledge, freedom and prosperity are covering the earth; for three centuries past virtue has been steadily increasing, and mankind is prepared to receive a higher faith.

taken from: 
Martyrdom of Man 1872 page 446
Author: 
W. Reade