Word: grasping
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...uncompromising type, his practical experience taught him more rapidly than most of his associates the necessity of an opportunistic policy. He was a leader in the adoption of the new economic policy by which the restoration of the capitalistic system was begun, and his whole course showed a remarkable grasp of the realities of practical politics, and a capacity for leadership...
...material studied during approximately four years' preparation is well-nigh impossible, or so it seems to those faced by divisionals; whereas the Old Plan, resembling more in character our final examinations, permits, as the tutoring schools prove, cramming. To pass the comprehensive examination, the sub-Freshmen must have that grasp of what facts he has acquired presupposed of a candidate for his college degree...
Impossible as it is to grasp the true immensity of the universe, the study of its composition nevertheless develops some appreciation of the insignificance of the earth and its puny inhabitants. It should produce a feeling of serenity and poise quite unlike anything to be gained from familiarity with the intimate details of everyday existence; one might suppose all astronomers were large-souled and venerable; preferably with long white beards...
...born", wrote Goethe, "to solve the problems of the world, but to find out where a problem begins, and then keep within the limits of our grasp". Essentially to discover where the real problem lies Mr. Bok offered his peace prize to American thinkers; and now Mr. Filene follows with a similar offer to European minds. He will give fifty thousand dollors for the best essay from England, Italy and France on a plan to procure world peace...
Meanwhile, British and American opinion condemned as impracticable the committee which is to inquire into German finances outside the Reich. France, however, places all her hopes in getting a grasp on exported German capital and believes that any inquiry into German finances within the Reich is impracticable...