Word: failed
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...perfect as possible. Obviously it is not. But its presence is infinitely preferable to its absence, and improvements can be made any general or particular improvements, so much the better for all concerned. Some of the innovations and special characteristics may succeed, others may fail and be discarded. But in the hands of the men who were eager, keen, and forceful enough to introduce the system into this Division can be left its development...
...Free bullets," according to legend, are Frelkugeln, subservient to the marksman's will, destined to hit without fail whatever object he wishes. The seventh and last bullet, however, is at the "absolute disposal of the Devil himself." Marksmen who employed Frelkugeln were known as Freisch...
Whatever may have been their attitude toward the fallibility of the Bible and the adequacy of evolution to account for the origin of man, those present at Dr. Straton's recent address could hardly fail to see the significance of that meeting. There was evident an emotional intensity which showed that the students realized the importance of religious problems, but their questions proved their utter helplessness to deal with such problems. Isn't it rather illogical for a student, who in other subjects insists that those to whom he listens shall be of recognized authority, to settle his own attitude...
...what do they say when asked to show cause why they should not be decapitated, hung or otherwise extinguished for high treason? They say, in effect: "We were not the only ones. The highest Bavarian officials were in the plot, but got out when they thought it would fail. One of them was Dr. von Kahr, former Bavarian Dictator; another was the Commander of the reserve corps (Reichswehr), General Von Lossow. Another was Colonel von Seissermann, Munich police-chief. So there...
...vital facts regarding our civilization and the ultimate end of that civilization. And added to the interest which these startling revelations and pertinent questions naturally present is a force of expression, a frank fearlessness, and an easy wit that makes the book unusually good reading. It can not fail to interest any one who enjoys clear, sound thinking revealed in a delightful style of wit and strength...