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Vienna XVIII, Khevenhüllerstrasse 6
June 1932
Dear Sir
I hasten to answer your letter because you tell me that you intend to use my comments when you meet Professor Einstein at the end of this month.
While reading your letter I have indulged in as much enthusiasm as I am able to muster at my age (seventy-six) and in my state of disillusionment. The words in which you express your hopes and those of Einstein for a future role of psychoanalysis in the life of individuals and nations ring true and of course give me very great pleasure. It has been no little disappointment to me that at a time when we can continue our work only under the greatest social and material difficulties, I haven't seen the slightest sign of interest for our efforts on the part of the League of Nations. Thus practical