Word: intellect
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...citizenship that none of us could have predicted. The imminent departures of both University President Lawrence H. Summers and Kirby, and the events that led up to these ousters, show us that effective leadership depends as much on personality, respect, and fairness as it does on the force of intellect and economic reasoning. Universities cannot impart the lessons of global citizenship in the form of civics lessons, as if learning to be part of a world community could be articulated in a lecture, or summarized in a review sheet. Sure, classes can teach us a lot about rights and responsibilities...
...head of currency research for Chase Manhattan Bank. In a statement, HMC President Mohamed A. El-Erian said he looked forward to working with Parker Feld. “Karen brings to HMC proven strong portfolio management skills in the foreign exchange area, an excellent industry reputation, an outstanding intellect, and impressive academic credentials.” Feld, a Fulbright Scholar, holds a summa cum laude bachelor’s degree from Princeton University and master’s and doctoral degrees from Stanford University. She is the third senior executive to join HMC as chief Mohamed A. El-Erian...
...word of a conversation occurring elsewhere in the house, which may account for much of her knowledge. She is also hypersensitive to visual input. Gazing directly at things is difficult, so she often relies on her almost preternatural peripheral vision. Hannah's newfound ability to communicate has enabled her intellect to flower, but it also has a dark side: she has become painfully aware of her own autism. Of this, she writes, "Reality hurts...
...labeled my thought process as being intellectually inferior. He took the fact that I accept my religion on faith and, not knowing me very well, concluded that I take this general approach of blindly accepting such narratives and explanations in all aspects of my life. It is inevitable that intellect and faith will clash, especially in interactions among some of the most inquisitive minds of our generation who happen to reside on this campus. But when this happens, I ask that those who do not adhere to any faith refrain from labeling those who do as lacking intellectual validity...
...fact, the papacy has allowed the once aspiring university star to transmit his ideas with an assured public presence matured over his years in the upper ranks of the Vatican hiearchy. And more than ever the piercing intellect of Professor Ratzinger will hold sway over the entire spectrum of Catholic Church life - its customs, policies, institutions and, naturally, the papacy itself. The changes now on the way were being worked out well before a Benedict papacy was in the cards. In the throes of John Paul?s greatest popularity, Cardinal Ratzinger was looking for ways to rein in the papacy...