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...worried about Harvard University. But we are worried about American education, in which Conant has long been the recognized leader. We are not confident that he will so easily be replaced in this role as in the presidency of Harvard...
...first hasty words regarding President Conant's resignation seem, upon reflection, an inadequate statement of our feelings. We did not want to overemphasize his importance as president of Harvard lest we seem to deplore his decision to resign. But in attempting to avoid that pitfall, we fear that we did not sufficiently emphasize our deep sorrow and regret at his retirement...
...would, of course, be presumptuous to criticize his decision. Anyone who has known or observed President Conant is confident that nobody could have weighed more exactly or more wisely than he what his change of role will mean to the world, to America, and to Harvard. We congratulate Germany and all of Western Europe on their acquisition of the services of such an extraordinary man. And we are grateful that he will have an official voice in American foreign policy...
When we worry about Conant's leaving Harvard, we are not really worrying about Harvard itself. He has put it in better condition than the most exacting critic could demand. Its administration and its finances are in the best possible shape and in exceptionally able hands. Every major division of the University is either the best or close to the best of its kind in the country. The entire organization is vital; its capacity for maintaining its standards and continuing its growth--both in ideals and in educational techniques--is assured for some time to come...
That is why we mourn Conant's departure from education. He has been its leader not merely because of his speeches and Writings, nor because his administrative ability and his scholarship commanded respect, nor because he was president of Harvard. His most important role was as an example, as an illustration of what an educator can be and should...