Word: caution
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...following criticism of the Yale foot-ball eleven, which appeared in last Sunday's Globe, must be taken with the same amount of caution as are all reports about Yale athletic teams originating in New Haven. Although the backs may be poor, the rush line is certainly phenomenally strong; and will probably more than make up for the rest of the team...
...Shoemaker rejoined on the affirmative that the charges against Mr. Blaine must be received with caution, because no public man ever ran for President without being accused of gross corruption. It was so with Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Garfield. Mr. Blaine is a most popular man, and a most fit man for the office of President. He is a man of genius, and one of the greatest orators and statesmen this country ever produced. I should like to see a mugwump who could write a book as Mr. Blaine did, and sell half a million copies in three years. They...
...blow whether it is struck with a five-ounce glove or one which weighs but two; and gloves should either be provided by the association, or those of the contestants should be weighed with as much care as is bestowed on the men themselves. In all amateur meetings this caution is taken; the gloves are weighed, and a minimum weight, usually four ounces is adopted...
...would wish then to caution every man who now enjoys any of these privileges, to take great care lest he should shut out not only himself but also others from enjoying such privileges...
First, it is better to err on the side of caution than on the side of rashness. Secondly, there is no urgent need of an immediate acceptance of this responsibility. Thirdly, it is a question deserving far more consideration than we can give in the teeth of examinations. Moreover, our time is not money, and we can afford to wait. After the summer vacation, by all means let something be done, but not till then...