Word: mind
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...life of the day. Since their fame rests upon certain qualities, no greater praise can be given than the discovery and use of those qualities. The following quotations represent sources of power which if acted upon as they once were, may achieve their former success. Let us keep in mind our particular problem of "radicalism" as it is seen in Lawrence, North Dakota, and Seattle...
...prose, likewise, is a school of loyalty. There was much of Europe in his learning, as his memorable Dante essay shows, and the traditions of great English literature were the daily companions of his mind. He was bookish, as a bookman should be, and sometimes the very richness and whimsicality of his bookish fancies marred the simplicity and good taste of his pages. But the fundamental texture of his thought and feeling was American, and his most characteristic style has the raciness of our soil. Nature lovers like to point out the freshness and delicacy of his reaction...
...number of men who distinguish themselves by heroic service. The world has learned to expect such results from soldiers, and therefore it reads of the frequent awards for valor to them without surprise. The rarity with, which civiliane. receive such honors however, causes a much deeper impression upon the mind when these events do occur. Hence, America will pause longer and more approvingly than usual over the news that Frank Herbert Simonds '00, was decorated a knight of the Legion of Honor in Paris on Saturday...
...Times and The Tribune, of New York, there is scarcely a paper throughout the country which has not given space to his analytical and farsighted articles upon the war. As befitting the distinguished reward that has come to him, his prolific writings have done much to clarify the mind of America upon the justice of the cause which was demanding more and more sacrifice from us. Priceless as is the honor accorded, such a service is eminently worthy of the high reward that it has brought to Mr. Simonds...
...misfortune to observe. On one tragic occasion, we accepted an editorial which mentioned something as one of the most "enjoyable" features of college life. Another time we solemnly declared that the University "rejoices in the fact," etc. We defy the ability of anyone to picture in his mind the University rejoicing. Once again, read of a man over-come by a "virulent obsession"--whatever that may mean...