Word: enthusiasm
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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Dean Christian prefaced his remarks by pointing out that to succeed in the practice of medicine a man must have only intelligence, industry, and enthusiasm. There are no such beings as "born doctors...
Concerning athletics at Harvard in the late fifties Mr. Spaulding spoke with enthusiasm of the devotion of the undergraduates to all kinds of physical exercises and out-of-door sports. Football, baseball and cricket were played, while boating on the Charles River was a pastime popular with all. There were at Harvard no fewer than 12 boat clubs in those days. One of these, the "Orion," had for its president Charles W. Eliot '53. In early intercollegiate regattas Harvard was usually the winner, but sometimes the prize even then went to Yale. After one of these defeats the officiating clergyman...
...club should be formed. There was enough interest in the drama and there was plenty of talent being carefully guided in English 47 to warrant such an organization. The other element needed was inspiration and encouragement to men of ability throughout the University and it was essential that this enthusiasm should be given organized expression...
...founders of the club have not been disappointed in their predictions and the production which has been prepared for tonight's performance has been taken up with enthusiasm. A large cast has been at work and the whole production is most creditable to the club...
...first concern of an institution of learning is to provide intellectual training. There are ways and ways of bringing this about, of course, but the fundamental way on which Harvard University as well as most of the universities of today was founded, is to provide a wholesome and keen enthusiasm for serious mental effort for the sake of the people who enter its doors. Other activities and aspects of the life have their value, largely in proportion to the moderation with which they are practiced, but it remains for the intellectual efforts and ambitions to be the basis...