Word: hopelessness
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...personal deceit; of the advance repudiation of the very obligations they propose to take; of the absolute indifference to Right; of the utter lack of aggregate and individual honor. All these are gladly lost, sunk, destroyed, in the mad stress to achieve unholy means to unholy ends. It is hopeless to treat for peace with sovereigns so entirely turned from right to wrong thought. But one thing these peace offers with baleful, hidden purposes will do: they will fix forever our determination to conquer this Intolerable Thing and to turn the minds of the rulers and peoples who have conceived...
...such as the issuing of 'ukases', and a most harmful attempt at democratizing the army. Thus the responsibility rests on the central government, while a great part of the power is in the hands of the Committee. This dualism has paralyzed the central power, and made the situation almost hopeless. However, I believe that Russia's reserve of patriotism will cause a healthy reaction, and although the end may be far off, she will eventually return to a moderate, democratic government...
...spite of the vigor of the German attack, the complete success over the Italians which at first seemed assured has not materialized. Cadorna, by a skillful retreat has extricated his Third Army from its almost hopeless situation beyond the Isonzo, has reestablished his front and has taken up a strong defensive position behind the Tagliamento River. Viewed from a purely strategic point, completely discounting the political element, Italy now occupies a better position than before the attack, surer in defence, and offering more favorable opportunities in some future offensive to make full use of her superiority in men. Henceforth...
...those hopeless believers in despair who prefer at all costs to credit the worst, it is sufficient to say simply this: Either the camp is going to continue in practical conformation to original schedule or not. If it is, they have nothing to worry about, for they will get what they expected. If it isn't they have either learned a great deal which is of unforgettable value, or they haven't. If they have, they have nothing to worry about, for they are the possessors of wisdom. If they haven't, they are incontestably stupid, and would learn nothing...
There are few musical comedies nowadays that do not have royalty or palace settings in them somewhere, and the Pi Eta Show follows in the groove; but the monotony of the subject is relieved by humorous situations, witty lines, and hopeless tangles. The plot is as improbable as any musical comedy plot, but it has distinction in that it works out to a really definite conclusion...