August 1909 Issue [Article] An optimist?–Why not? Download PDF Adjust Share by Edward Sandford Martin, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 1865-1918 20th century Christianity and culture Civilization Civilization, Western Optimism United States More from Edward Sandford Martin Other People’s Children When we are asked if we like children, we are used to saying that it depends upon the child; that we like some children, just as we like some grown… Skyscrapers Editor’s easy chair Adjust Share