Word: consensus
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...moral tone of Harvard there is a very decided expression of opinion. The general consensus of this opinion is that the accusations brought against the University are grossly exaggerated, and have but little actual foundation; and that the moral atmosphere is as good or better than that of other colleges with which the writers have been previously connected...
...first has long been a subject of discussion but this has of late received a new impetus from the attitude assumed by the college journals, and a consensus of opinion that is being taken and will add weight to any future action in the matter. The second subject is one that has only lately acquired prominence, but which is perhaps the most important of the three. The subject of athletics is of especial interest at this time in view of the poor showing made by the college organizations during the past year...
...away observing men. They taught that without total abstinence was the greatest peril but if we approach the subject more carefully we shall see that a man may take a glass of liquor without absolute ruin; but, on the other hand, we shall see that there is a growing consensus of opinion pointing to absolute temperance, and that to succeed in life a man must follow in this opinion. In the speaker's college days men considered it necessary to take stimulants in order to become strong; but the athletes of to-day understand that in order to make...
...himself. If, beside opportunity, the college can furnish also the inspiration which shall make opportunity precious and fruitful, its work is accomplished. The college that fulfils these two conditions - opportunity and inspiration - will be a success, will draw to itself the frequency of youth, the patronage of wealth, the consensus of all the good. Nothing is so fatal to inspiration as excessive legislation. It creates two parties, the governors and the governed, with efforts mutually opposed; the governors seeking to establish an artificial order, the governed bent on maintaining their natural liberty. Professors should not be responsible for the manners...