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...that the annuals are so close upon us, the frequenters of the library should be careful to make as little noise as possible while moving about in the reading room. We have frequently heard complaints that some men come into the library and wander about in an aimless way, going from one alcove to another, taking down book after book, or listlessly turning over the volumes which lie upon the tables. Much of this seemingly need-less labor is, perhaps, necessary, but can undoubtedly be accomplished in a more quiet manner and with less annoyance to the other inmates...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 5/7/1884 | See Source »

...Aimless reaching for the sublime...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: COLLEGE POETRY. | 1/8/1883 | See Source »

...Aimless spirits of the Mist...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE MIST. | 2/20/1880 | See Source »

...persons who entertain the opinion we have mentioned would probably give as reasons for it, that college men live a desultory and aimless life, pick up such crumbs of knowledge as come in their way, but do not prepare themselves for any active pursuit, and when set adrift, find themselves helpless, unwilling to begin at the foot of the ladder, and yet unprepared to begin any higher. Granted that there are a considerable number of students who go through college in this manner, and find themselves in a perplexity as to what to do after graduation, this fact cannot...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BUSINESS vs. COLLEGE. | 2/9/1877 | See Source »

...anguish of aimless passion, the despair of a ruined life...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: AUX CHEVEUX DE MA MAITRESSE. | 12/15/1876 | See Source »

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