Word: helmsman
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Dates: during 1886-1886
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...seen are temporal and the things which are unseen are permanent. As to nations, so to individuals, visions arise of duty, of nobleness. And although such a vision will often disappear, still, having once shined upon our inward eyes, its inspiration remains after its rays are extinguished. A helmsman during a temporary lifting of the fog sees a light upon the coast; once seen, the fog may again fall over it and hide it from his sight; enough, he has seen his light, and now has his bearings. What part can religion have in a university life? It cannot interfere...