Word: plastically
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Dates: during 1882-1882
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...events, to promote the growth of such a spirit. College students, however anxious they may be to decorate themselves with the name of men, are +++ general, too young to be expected to assume the burdens of manhood, or even thoroughly understand its duties. They are still in the plastic state. During the four years of the college course, habits are formed which, whether good or bad, will be likely to accompany them through life. "Lead us not into temptation" is, therefore, for them a peculiarly appropriate prayer. - [Scholastic...