Word: assets
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...devoted followers, and few have been more wholly admirable in their attitudes toward their families. He stood unabashed before Victoria's rank, his boldness pleasing rather than disconcerting her. This was also the case elsewhere, the fact that he was outspoken proving attractive rather than repulsive. Perhaps his largest asset in achieving success was his imagination, which led him directly to his great schemes for England's territorial aggrandizement. In spite of his love for fame, he added too much to England's glory to be truly called an opportunist...
...spirit was in years gone by. In all the important branches of sport Harvard is now winning with a regularity which is disheartening to the loyal supporters of the Blue. It is truely, largely a matter of spirit. In Yale's athletic heyday, her democracy was her most cherished asset. There is now in Harvard athletics a democracy even more democratic than that of Yale. Yale may not have grown more aristocratic, as her critics allege. She may merely have stood still, while Harvard has passed...
...time for the development of a high point of physical condition in a young man is in early manhood. He may then intellectually be a beginner, but as a fighter and muscular worker he is or should be near his prime. But granted that physical condition is an asset of value in the struggle of life, should not the University which trains for usefulness train for health? But, in fact, is this being done for those who are not selected and naturally healthy athletes? It certainly is not taught in the class room examination halls. The cheering sections may stimulate...
...musical activity. Its constant endeavor has been to encourage undergraduate interest in the appreciation of good orchestral music and to provide opportunity for the practical expression of such appreciation. In so doing it occupies an unique position. While controlled entirely by undergraduates, it has proved itself a valuable asset to the Music Department, supplementing in a practical way the theoretical instruction given by the musical faculty. It is by no means necessary, however, that members of the orchestra be students in theoretical music...
...American Bar Association, Mr. Storey, took his stand against Mr. Williams, advising lawyers to stand for principles, not for parties. His special advice to young lawyers was to go slowly at first, to be temperate in all things, and to remember that the lawyer's most valuable asset in character...