Word: man
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...patched-up planks and man's contrivance, while...
...were shown to the loyalist governor. An indication of Harvard's opinions and spirit at this time is seen on the occasion of one of her public dinners, at which John Hancock was invited to a seat with the Governors of the College; and, again, we see the same man elected Treasurer of the College in 1773. All this time republican principles and patriotic ideas were gaining the control of students as well as instructors...
...seldom conceal their traits and habits effectually, even when they try; and seriously, I think much pleasure, and not a little "knowledge of character," may be gained by forming the habit of quietly observing the speech and customs of those with whom we happen to be thrown. The man who is always thinking so much of himself that he never thinks of other people, although doubtless he has happy thoughts, will find many a half-hour drag heavily, which this habit of observation would beguile...
...would be stimulated to improvement. The professors would be urged to do their best, because "A" men would not attend their recitations unless they considered they really could not afford to be absent. Such a plan unites the best features of German, American, and English universities. It gives a man every privilege and liberty until he abuses it, and needs to be disciplined. Nothing is left in an uncertain state. Those students who become sensible in the last part of their course to the failures of the first years would have a chance to make up their deficiencies and leave...
Harvard has tried the "shall" and the "may" systems. Unlike the man in the story-book, she began by throwing stones, and those failing she then threw grass. Suppose she sets the example to other institutions by adopting a middle course...