Word: generalize
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...purpose of enabling us to make an intelligent choice. In order to make such a choice it is particularly important to have clear ideas of the manner in which all knowledge is divided or classified, and of the value and applications of the different branches, together with the general character of each, and their mutual relations. For the want of such knowledge the student is often left almost entirely in the dark as to what studies it is best for him to elect, and, basing his choice on various insufficient grounds, or leaving it to chance, he often regrets...
Anticipation in general we should encourage. A knowledge of the genealogy of Charlemagne, or of Dr. Campbell's canons, or of the relative position of the satellites of Saturn, or even of the elements of Intellectual Philosophy, is by no means indispensable; and if a man's natural taste leads him another way, the sooner he rids himself of these disagreeable encumbrances the better. But political science is a matter of practical importance in every-day life. Citizenship is perhaps a burden, but it is a burden that every man must bear. A knowledge of the alphabet is indispensable...
...Tufts Collegian is a trifle heavy, but remarkably sensible in its general tone. Its article on the Study of Political Science is particularly good. The editorial statement that they have yet to receive their first contribution from a student of the college, however, suggests the idea that the Tufts Collegians may not be as rational as their representative...
...large as ever, and far more demonstrative. It is possible that the applause was so frequent because there were more personal friends of the performers present than usual, but I am inclined to think that the excellence of the performances themselves was enough to produce this result. The general opinion is that this was one of the best concerts given by the societies. The selections were varied in character, and ranged from the simple melodies of Haydn to the noble harmonies of Wagner. One thing which noticeably contributed to the success of the concert was the great care which...
...fitness to our wants. We fail to see any sufficient inducement to make us abandon a system so plainly satisfactory to all, and recur to an old method of forming crews, which every one has been very glad to see given up. On each club crew all classes are generally well represented, and no other system is able to bring out such uniformly good crews, or arouse such general interest in the result. Class crews involve more or less additional expense, which very rarely returns an equivalent. The Beacon Cup was given originally as a prize for class crews...