Word: apt
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...restriction of suffrage to taxpayers has also been suggested; this, however, would be very objectionable and should only be resorted to as a last expedient. State interference with municipal government should rarely be resorted to, for it is apt to lead to trouble; in fact the revolutions in France were caused in a great degree by this...
There is another feeling prevalent, which is quite as inconsistent. We are apt to stand aloof from religion, in its practical aspects, giving as a reason, that we lack faith. We fail to consider that in religion, as in all else, knowledge can be gained only by study and practice. If a man would have faith and true spiritual growth, let him act conscientiously according to the little faith and slight knowledge he already has. Thus, and thus only, can he develop the highest part of his nature...
Some of us think of Christ as one who led a wonderful life and who left his impression on the world for all time; but we are apt to think of Him too much as a Master. He seems to assume the leadership over all of us, both Pharisees and multitude. He was so perfect that we are afraid of Him. When we think of His calm, sweet life, and His fearlessness of death, we regard him with a kind of superstitious veneration. When we think of the mysterious greatness of His character we feel infinitely small and insignificant...
Sanders, the right halfback is apt to misunderstand signals and runs too high with the ball. He is, however, one of the best tacklers on the team...
Prescott and Scott the substitute backs play well but are somewhat light for the interference. Prescott is good on the defense and breaks up the opposing interference well. He is apt to fumble however, and is liable to run back to escape a tackler...