Word: obvious
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Etienne Clementel mounted the tribune of the Senate. . . . There was eager attention. First, he announced the obvious fact that France had erred previously by placing too much hope in German reparations payments. Then he warmed to his subject. He pointed out that many of the bank notes now in circulation were being hoarded by the people, advocated a new note issue to replace the old. He pointed out that, before the War, the note and metal circulation was 11,500,000,000 francs; that, since the value of the franc...
...good" and "evil," was perhaps an obvious realm to watch for this rare mother-to-daughter succession. Yet Science is nearly as exacting of one's time and attention as is sainthood, high intrigue or artistic self-expression. Hear Mlle. Curie: "Some women [scientists] do not realize that they must abandon all social obligations in favor of Science. The duties of a family can be accepted, but they are a heavy additional burden. As for myself, I consider Science my essential interest in life...
...should be able to become not only acquainted but intimate with them all. He should meet them not once in two weeks but two or three times a week, and at least once a week he should meet all his students together for informal and sociable discussion. It is obvious that with larger groups intimacy must be sacrificed to numbers; for the greatest good to all concerned the groups must be kept small. It is equally obvious that for the good of the students the quality of the tutors must be kept high. Tutors should know but they should also...
With the organization of the College and its more obvious traditions clearly in mind, the Freshman would enter prepared to absorb that more intangible spirit which is the essence of Harvard, but which can never be set down in black and white. He would moreover, feel less of a foundling and make fewer of those mistakes which mar college careers. To parents, too such a book would prove invaluable in acquainting them with the present problems their sours have to face...
...obvious that Boston must have relief, if the city is not to be choked and business retarded. Every year that the city delays, the cost of the improvements will increase by millions. At present the undertaking is not ambitious, as compared to a hundred gigantic tasks completed successfully in New York. Chicago, and Philadelphia...