Word: benefitted
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...That is why we so frequently see a few men holding several important positions. By restricting the number of such positions that a man may hold, we are not raising the standard to the highest possible level in such a way that the largest number may derive the most benefit. We are lowering the standard to a level that will enable men of mediocre ability to attain these positions without undue effort on their part and we are removing to a very large extent the stimulus of intense competition upon which all achievement must in the last analysis, be based...
Daily Chapel is too successful, too sacred, too traditional to be opposed by anyone. It has received a vote of favor from every Senior class (excepting 1919) since the institution of Senior statistical blanks. Quite apart from the spiritual benefit that can be derived from Chapel (and there are those who do benefit spiritually despite the compulsion theory), Chapel has three other advantages any one of which would furnish sufficient grounds for its permanent retention...
...last product of the effort of this University to help the government carry on the war for the last two years. The war has called for great efforts by everybody. Some of my friends have told me that they believe that there will be permanent benefit to the spirit of the country. History, however, shows that every great period of war has been followed by an age of materialism and selfishness. The Civil War was followed by the rise of Tammany Hall and the Tweed Ring. The Napoleonic Wars were followed by the growth of the factory system...
...gentlemen have had the benefit of a military training. You have learned the need of self-sacrifice and co-operation. If we are to avert the danger of materialism, it will be due to your efforts. You men are to meet the greatest need and the greatest opportunity. It can be met only by a spirit of co-operation...
...student to come into closer contact with the teacher, who could discuss with him subjects of immediate interest and link them up with his academic work. The tutor could also suggest and encourage reading in a more intimate way than can be done with a large class. Much benefit could be derived if it were possible for the most prominent members of the Faculty to act in a tutorial capacity. At Oxford, men of real ability are tutors, and the system there causes men to believe vitally in the reality of their studies. A frequent conference of one-half hour...