Word: habits
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...strongest arguments to arouse the mediocre student who regards athletics as his only college interest is contained in a paragraph from President Foster's article: "So difficult is it for a student to change his habits of life after the crucial years (of college that not one man in twenty) years--not one man in twenty years--who was satisfied in Harvard College with grades of 'C' and lower gained distinction in the studies of the Harvard Law School." In this lies the kernel of the entire discussion concerning the value of high scholarship. The number...
...graduates of the university have edited a pamphlet compiled from the writings of three of her most, brilliant and loyal alumni. It includes "Soldiers Field," by Major Higginson, "Habit," by Professor James, and "The Mistakes of College Life," by Dean Briggs, and "Master Fortissima." The Freshman cannot read this little book without gaining encouragement and new strength for the fight to maintain high ideals. There is no reason why the advice and inspiration contained in this generous gift should be limited to the Freshmen. anyone who buys the book will find something helpful, something which will make the world seem...
...pamphlet containing three essays and a poem will be distributed to all members of the Freshman Class today. Its contents are: "Soldiers Field," and address by Major Henry Lee Higginson '55; "Habit," by William James '69; "The Mistakes of College Life," by Dean Briggs, and "Mater Fortissima," the Phi Beta Kappa poem in 1903. This gift is made through the generosity of six anonymous donors who style themselves "Six Harvard Graduates...
...serious political opinions. The next year or two years, will glide by rapidly and the responsibilities of citizenship and the vote will present themselves all too quickly. A thoughtful choice of a candidate today, sustained by a careful investigation of the different candidates policies will help to form the habit of intelligent voting in the future...
...member of the Freshman Class a copy of a book containing four essays on college life. The first of these is "Soldiers' Field," the address made by Major Henry Lee Higginson '55 at the dedication of the University's present athletic field; then follows a selection from the essay "Habit," by the late Professor William James '69 in which the necessity of habits without exceptions is emphasized. The other two selections are Dean Briggs' "Mistakes of College Life" and the Phi Beta Kappa poem of 1903, "Mater Fortissima." These little books will probably be distributed some time next week...