Word: knowing
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...wrong they were afraid to admit it for fear of losing their influence. Even the universities were often afraid of new learning and the discoveries of science, because, if these became generally known they might lose the respect of the people. Governments were afraid to have people know their rights because if they had known them the ruling powers might have been overturned. But now the great endeavor of all men is that every one should be educated and should understand the sciences and the art of government. Today professors explain and comment on existing affairs in a way which...
...know that "where our treasure is, there will our heart be also." When we have once made our choice our whole strength and interest goes out to it. So, if we choose wisely for once, we are building in the right place and we may rest assured that we shall not want to turn back...
...order that everybody may know of the fund which is being raised as a memorial to Mr. Bolles, the main points of the editorial in yesterday's paper are here repeated. The suggestion is made that it would be exceedingly appropriate for present students and recent graduates of the University to raise a fund, in memory of Mr. Bolles, the proceeds of which should be used in helping needy students. This is the work in which Mr. Bolles took special interest while he was secretary of the University. It is desired that the fund may be created by a very...
...expect that the mood of a painter should be just the same. So he cannot see things in just the same way. To an expert a painting done on different days is a perfect almanac. So the artist must work quickly. His strokes must be accurate and he must know that they are right. Such little details as time of day, temperature, season of the year, and locality always are as plain in the work of a master as they would be to a man standing where the artist stood. Enthusism is invaluable. A man must be in love with...
...excellent one. There is always something interesting in the personality of such a man and the interest of his mere presence is almost always borne out by the manner and substance of his speech. There are many things which the students would like very much to know concerning the art of acting and the various methods used in connection with the stage. Moreover, Mr. Irving has a generous fund of personal experience from which he can draw to illustrate and emphasize whatever points he may care to make. We would suggest that the writers of the communication take the matter...