Word: gentler
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...years, and now no foreigner of note comes to America without visiting the University. One of the best conditions under which the President must work is the constantly recurring opportunity of moral advancement in judging conduct and sentiment with justice. There is also a vast opportunity for developing the gentler characteristics. In a community of the size of Harvard there is always something sad or piteous taking place, which the President can do much in relieving. The Presidency of Harvard is a happy and privileged position in which to work, and its incumbent cannot help growing and broadening...