Word: enthusiasm
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...that the old mellow flavor of our finest tradition has been recaptured. The new and youthful forces agitating the University probably make that forever impossible. Yet, in place of it, there is not the note of enthusiasm for struggle to a perhaps impossible goal which one loves in youth. The young men of the Monthly seem weary, disillusioned, pallid...
...West paid a glowing tribute to the scope of his accomplishments and the permanent influence of his work. Professor Palmer, he said, combines the qualities of a great teacher and a powerful thinker; is a literary artist of high distinction and "a philosopher of original sense with a tranquil enthusiasm for truth." Such a tribute to our esteemed professor arouses a sense of pride in every Harvard man. This new honor for Professor Palmer reminds us again of the magnitude of his work. Not only is he a deep-thinking philosopher, but he possesses that rare power of making others...
...righteousness, a literary artist--fit editor of the poems of his spiritual ancestor, George Herbert; his refinement in style, whether in philosophy or literature being no mere fastidiousness, but the reflex of refined thought, a philosopher in the original sense, widely influential for good and imbued with a tranquil enthusiasm for truth which gives substance and worth to all his work...
...undergraduate support of the team at this time is of the utmost importance. The enthusiasm displayed on Saturday showed improvement over that at previous games, but there is yet much to be desired. A large number of men left the cheering section in the eighth and ninth innings, although the University team was losing. Only by staying at the game until it is finished and by showing decidedly more enthusiasm can the student-body make the team feel sure of support, and unless such support is given the charge of indifference on the part of the undergraduates will be abundantly...
...appreciate the hard work and intense interest the coach and the players are putting into the game, whatever the result, let him at least stop coming down to the field simply to criticise and offer namby-pamby suggestions. Let him show rather that he has some spirit, energy and enthusiasm...