Word: aim
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Captain Wells '05, will again play second base; and for shortstop, Watt '07, and Zahniser '07, both of the freshman team, will have the preference. Reld '06, and Fish '08, will be the prominent candidates for third base. The selection of a strong hitting outfield will be the main aim of the coaches. Henry '05, who has played on the second team for the past two years, should prove a good candidate. Gayan '05, of the second team, Newcomb '07, Heim '08, captain of last years Exeter team, and Wister '08, are also likely...
...members of college faculties have been obtained, and it is hoped to make the paper of definite value as an intercollegiate magazine, as well as a review of current topics. Besides Princeton and Yale, a large number of colleges have already promised support. Although in reporting debates, "Bothsides" will aim to cover all those of interest, it will give preference to the contests of colleges which support...
Schiller was an idealist in the true meaning of the word, continued Mr. Thayer, having as his aim an ideal which should help all mankind, a supreme love of liberty. Firm in this ideal, he passed the first part of his life protesting against the servile conditions he saw about him. From the bitter disappointment caused by the failure of the French revolution to effect the liberty and happiness he so much desired, Schiller, the true idealist, rose triumphant, and devoted the rest of his life to teaching and uplifting the character by setting up, in his works, shining examples...
...learning as a preparation for efficient life work and contentment in later days. In business, politics, and war, he said, not only high purpose, but also a mind adequately trained by education is invaluable. The world has no happiness in store for the man who does not resolutely aim at something noble and good...
...great part which Bible study plays in their fulfillment. The power of concentrated attention, a broad survey of the fields of study, together with a better knowledge of one's own powers and adaptations--these attainments, said Bishop Vincent, and most of all, intellectual discipline with the aim of symmetrical development, should be the ideals of youth. For mere mental vigor, without a well-balanced conscience, intellect, and will, is of little value...