Word: manner
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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Towards Harvard University I have long had a feeling of affection, in some respects almost veneration; to Harvard, and to you, its distinguished President, I now cordially wish all manner of prosperity and good esteem from wise men on both sides of the ocean...
...which takes up the question of the evil influence of the Nation on the student mind, has so many of the peculiar faults of that journal, that it must necessarily have some of its excellences; but the argument is most curiously inconsistent. After condemning several student characteristics in a manner truly searching and Nationesque, the writer suddenly turns around and condemns that journal for the very faults which are most conspicious in his own article. He actually out Nations the Nation in pessimism, and then, probably remembering the Golden Rule, quotes the Nation's words, which deny any influence...
...noticed with what impartiality he levels all, scoffing at "the best among us" and the "hard students" in a manner that can hardly be termed "sunny and well-tempered," and while possibly "kindling the enthusiasm" that leads to "gratitude to past and affection for future generations," neglects the plainer and less romantic duty of justice to the present, - which is precisely in the Ercles' vein he decries, - the very pessimism of the Nation, leaving us neither mind, morals, nor manners...
...Spencer's doctrine" consisted in a passing reference, seven lines in length, to prove that a modern specialist needs a highly differentiated mind. The rest of the argument - maintaining that specialization was not the object of an academic course, and thus accounting for our collegiate indifference - was in no manner dependent on any knowledge, superficial or the reverse, of Mr. Spencer's theories...
...erecting a class window their careful consideration, and if they arrive at a favorable conclusion concerning it, will not only evince their interest in the matter by taking the preliminary steps necessary for future action, but will also show their readiness to aid the work in a more substantial manner...