Word: misunderstood
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...publication of a booklet containing a frank exposition of student life by representative Harvard students the Federation of Territorial Clubs has taken an important step in extending the influence of the College. The official statements of University authorities may be misunderstood as prejudiced, while the enthusiastic descriptions from graduates may be looked upon as colored by time, but the clear explanation of men who are on the spot, living the life and doing the work must carry the force of authority. With the fortunate selection of able contributors who are peculiarly well suited to discuss their topics, with the inclusive...
...however, be misunderstood. It is true that the Christian missionaries in the East are not always the best representatives of the West. We nevertheless welcome them. For if there are men that choose to ignore the more pressing wrongs in their own country and take the trouble to come to us and help us, we are by no means above such help. But let our missionary brothers know at least wherein they can help us. It is certainly not in the way of preaching a higher religious gospel--for they have not any for India--nor again...
...rules concerning the use of rooms in College buildings and in the Union by undergraduate organizations have been much misunderstood...
...second place, many students, either from sickness or other legitimate causes, are compelled to miss several lectures in the series. Copying others' notes is not always satisfactory and if the topic is important, is often misunderstood in relation to other topics. Thirdly, without expressing an opinion as to the usefulness of tutors in general, we think much expense is saved when instructors offer a voluntary review of the course as a whole. Many men go to tutors merely to have the frequent jumble of facts (which often results after 35 lectures) rearranged and to ask questions. Why could not such...
...favor of conservation. But as soon as men in actual practical work begin to apply the doctrine they meet with all kinds of difficulties; they are brought face to face with all kinds of selfish interests, and they are exposed also to the even greater danger of being honestly misunderstood by honest...