Word: matter
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...every occasion when they arise the individual character of each affords the only starting-point for its solution, and consequently in every single case the solution must be unique also." But, "to infer from these facts that the statement and solution of the problems in question is a matter of subjective arbitrariness is to fall into a gross misunderstanding: the unique nature of the concrete situation is the manifestation of universal significance which is inherent in the problem as such and independent of its particular expression...
...scientific study should be made of this problem and standards of illumination established for the guidance of the managers so that they may be sure that a matter so important as the general illumination of the theatre during the showing of the picture is scientifically correct and that the eyes of their patrons are not subjected to strain...
Mozart is as perfect as a Fragonard, and as naughty. That it is historically absurd matters not at all. That it may even miss the spirit of the composer almost fails to matter. All that seems of lasting importance is that Mile Printemps should have the most perfect, manicoloured bubble over which to dance ever so lightly and never too long. With that and the master of ceremonies air of M. Guitry in their pocket the audience goes away well pleased...
...father," concluded Viscount Gladstone, "kept to his resolution in this matter with an iron tenacity...
...grew up and before their father had found what pictures money can buy honestly. Kind-hearted President Taft once had to come to Mr. Macfadden's aid to spare him two years of hard labor for an article on "Growing to Manhood." But since then the latitude permitted "educational" matter has increased and Mr. Macfadden has doubtless forgotten the $2,000 fine he paid in the dismal dawn of this porno-glorious century...