Word: earnest
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...true in Paul's case is true in that of every man. There is no life, however evil in outward aspect that has not some thread of purpose running through it, and it is our duty to accept this as Paul accepted the vision, and to crystallize it by earnest work toward some high end. Because there is present in every soul a serious purpose, we can see further that it must be God's purpose and God's will that we are fulfilling by our labor. Many of us, to be sure, are afraid to admit this close relationship...
...Library also desires to begin in earnest what has been often talked of, a permanent open collection of College pictures, to include not only views of the grounds and of Cambridge, but also snap shots illustrating College ways and current events of all kinds. For such a collection not only recent photographs are desirable but even more interesting are those taken long ago, such as those made by Professor Cooke in 1842-44, which are among the very earliest photographs made in this country. If every period from that time to the present day could be represented...
Closely connected as he was with Harvard athletics, Parker was even more interested in his studies, and in all his work, both at Technology and at Harvard, he showed himself a deep and conscientious student. Earnest, true and sincere, he was respected and admired by the many who knew him--he was at all times a man among...
Strong, athletic, earnest and generous, he will be remembered by us as a splendid example of a thorough man. For the Class, Leicester Warren, Ralph H. Watson, Gordon S. Parker, W. A. M. Burden...