Word: preferably
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...water runs down hill'. History has no lessons to teach, for the same situation never occurs twice, and in two apparently similar situations what has worked well in one case may turn out very differently in the other. And if it is a question of observing human nature, I prefer fiction, properly so called...
...want them and can profit by them. It is natural that Harvard should wish to be one of these latter colleges; it is equipped to offer that service, and by limiting itself to those who can best profit thereby, it will avoid wastage through conflict with the institutions which prefer to remain open to all. A limitation of that sort is perhaps "aristocratic", but it is the sort of aristocracy to which no one can object. It will put a premium on good minds...
...deliver are being heralded as the basis of the Republican platform for 1924. Announcements by three members of his cabi- cabinet that he will run in that year certainly will make him appear as a prospective candidate campaigning for reelection. It is doubtful, however, whether Mr. Harding would not prefer to appear as the President of the United States explaining to the people the problems and needs of the country...
...rebuttal, Professor Bancroft telegraphs: " No use arguing with Weather Bureau. Prefer to wait for results and let them do the explain...
...least, the Senator is consistent. Regardless of circumstances, he is clothed in simplicity. "I have never owned evening clothes and never propose to. I do not care for social functions and would prefer to remain away. If the occasion requires that I should be present, I will go just...