Word: ever
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...occasion of the death of any great man and the accompanying review of his life and doings, one is suddenly minded of one's own shortcomings and the imperfections that hitherto had lain deeply hidden beneath an ever accumulated mass of self-satisfaction. Then it is that the ardent disciple of greatness pauses in his oftentimes misguided course, and, being seized with a wholesome attack of doubts and misgivings, humbly seeks to mend his ways...
Making the world over has been the profession of Harvard College ever since its earliest days. It nourished such image-breakers as John Hancock, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Wendell Phillips--all of whom were thought by the "best people of the time" to be turning the world upsidedown. What are we here for whether students or teachers, but to concrete what we find to be good and permanent? and on that sub structure to build new mansions for our souls? What is the use of all this insistence on a man's thinking for himself...
...happier or more successful project for the worthy development of the American boy has ever been brought forward. The Scout is admired by old and young alike for the principles upon which his organization is founded are admirably chosen to produce a youth of the highest type, and in the future a citizen of invaluable worth. The Scouts have conclusively shown their intrinsic value by the ability and willingness with which they have served the country in its time of need. The energy which they displayed in canvassing for Liberty Loans brought well earned credit to themselves and benefit...
...solved before we venture farther into so uncertain a project. Among those pacifists who make it a point to quash every scheme of national defense which savors of compulsion or armament, whether or not such a course be in fact an expedient one, no proposal concerning military service will ever enjoy widespread support. We should remember, however, that so long as the possibility of war in the future exists, no matter how pleasing the prospect or how buoyant our hopes, it is a matter not only of national honor but of stern necessity, to maintain a trained fighting force...
...means, which will give a background for the business life he intends to take up, for the reconstruction problems which must be solved. He will expect much of the University as he returns from the biggest experience of his life. His desire to learn will be greater than ever before...