(I) Man's chief purpose is the creation and preservation of values. (II) That is what gives meaning to our civilisation and, ultimately, to the individual human life. (III) Western civilisation attaches great importance to democracy and human rights. (IV) It is only when values are fostered through art, religion, science and love that men can really use well their powers to tame nature and secure human existence from the worst outrages and accidents that forever threaten it. (V) Civilisation, our very capacity to be human, rests on that perpetual effort.