Word: behind
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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There is one thing in particular in which the University as well as Ninety-four may find considerable satisfaction. We refer to the orderly and gentlemanly conduct which prevailed. It would be hard to take exception to the behavior of any one man. Instead of leaving behind a reputation which would not only have marred the success of the dinner, but reflected discredit on Harvard men in general, the class of Ninety-four must have made a distinct gain in public estimation. In this she has done honor to the college. We congratulate her heartily on her sense of decorum...
...have made the reputation of another man, is not that for which we hold him dear. His rare personality, his influence for untold good over two generations of men, this is the heritage he has left us. His life revealed the truth that the pure in heart see God. Behind the magnificent intellect, was the pure, gentle, tranquil heart which guided and utilized the intellect. He was one man whom we may call a college saint, and before him college men bowed, as it were, to worship...
...position of the zenith changed. If one travelled south, the pole became farther distant from the zenith, and if north, it became nearer. This then took place either because the earth was round or the pole was an object so near that it might be passed and left behind. But the ancients observed that the stars were very far distant and therefore arrived at the conclusion that the earth must be round...
...following men will meet at Foster's at 6 o'clock sharp to go to Melrose. Men who are late will be left behind...
Surely such a man cannot die. He still lives in the hearts of all whom he has left behind. Nor yet is he idle. He has only gone to a larger and nobler field...