Word: enthusiasm
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...reckoned among the giants, but also he was possessed of the rare traits of courtesy, gentleness, kindness, and patience. Peristent to a marked degree, when convinced that he was right, he never failed to listen with careful attention to the views of others. Inspired with unbounded faith and enthusiasm in the work he was doing, he was always ready to change instantly any plan or belief, if convinced of its error. He was optimistic, trustful, and appreciative, of boundless energy in the pursuit of truth, and as willing to receive as to give advice. He was an unwearied executive, equally...
...argument that the postponement of the discussion on the League of Nations will lead to its being shelved permanently is not sound. If the League of Nations is such that enthusiasm over its adoption can be cooled within a year, it cannot have the whole-hearted support of the majority. Peace first, and then a league to enforce that peace; that is the world's need, not something to enforce what is yet to be obtained...
...second day of the hockey season started under very favorable conditions. The ice was much better than on Monday and great enthusiasm was shown. More candidates for both the Freshman and University teams reported for practice. All of last year's Freshman team took part in the scrimmage of the University teams. The Freshman teams of 1920 and 1921 were also represented...
These are only two of the many requirements that must be met. The returning undergraduate will be more mature, more intelligent, and more whole-hearted in what he demands. It is the University's opportunity to utilize his enthusiasm, to absorb his interest so completely that the closing years of his training at Cambridge may be turned to good account...
...spite of the recent burning of the only indoor rink in Boston, and in spite of the lateness of the season some four score hockey enthusiasts gathered at the H. A. A. Yesterday evening to discuss the problem of producing a University and Freshman seven this year. The enthusiasm thus displayed indicates that the undergraduates are looking and hoping for as speedy a return to the activities of ante-bellum days as may be possible--and there seems little to prevent this being accomplished. If the squads are interested enough to organize themselves and practice without any definite hope...