Word: establishing
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...have sometimes resulted in furthering the cause of peace. But those engaged in them have never begun to do such practical work for peace as have the men who in actual practice succeeded in reducing certain of these theories to action. For instance, it was a fine thing to establish The Hague court; but, having been established, the court was never used, for it was found to be infinitely easier to pass lofty resolutions as to its existence than actually to get any power, any nation, under any circumstances, to try to take advantage of it. The court would...
...year by far the most pleasant, and leaving the Yard in their memories as the scene of what was most enjoyable in their life as undergraduates. If the enthusiasm of 1911 combined with the feelings of the Seniors now in the Yard form a basis of prediction, 1912 will establish the tradition of having no underclassmen in the Yard north of University Hall...
...acquaintance feeling the gates of his own mind unlocked for him. He said jokingly, one day, that when he met a new person he asked him first his age and then his income, and this was almost literally true. Furthermore, these friendly relationships that he was so ready to establish did not always end with social courtless. Generous in deed as he was in word and thought, he gave without stint, now, perhaps, a contribution of money to a friend in need, now a book from his library, now time and friendly counsel, offered to show appreciation and sympathy...
...second factor is the captain. Under this heading I place his qualities of leadership, his command over men, his powers of discipline, his ability to establish and maintain an esprit de corps, his forcefulness, his insight, and finally his finally his common sense. We have had more than one case at Harvard, in the last twenty years, of the choice of an unsuitable captain mainly because he was popular--'a good fellow,' so to speak--one whom every one liked. It is a great mistake. She has made it conspicuously on two occasions, but it is written down that that...
...important part of its policy and very often such expressions are well worth editorial comment. Our only stipulation, however, as regards communications is that they must be signed with the name of the writer, although this will not be published if the author so desires. This is merely to establish an authority and insure truthfulness...