Word: pride
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...personal worker in the Seattle Crusade ... I rather question the phrase, "In fits of depression" he "reproaches himself . . . for vainglory." In most instances, human beings are more apt to pride themselves in moments of exultation and joy of success. I believe his reproaching of himself is continual since he realizes, humbly, his insignificance in the sight...
...rampaging bull two years later (June 14, 1948; June 5, 1950). Another cover symbolized Coca-Cola's postwar conquests as dozens of new Coke bottlers opened plants around the globe ("As Cokemen surveyed their empire, on which the sun never sets, their blood almost audibly fizzed with pride...
...Decks" in the Desert. Last week, as always, stiff-starched Marines (who are as thoroughly drilled in neatness, military niceties and pride in their gaudy uniforms as in the techniques of battle) stood guard duty at legations, embassies, naval yards, naval air stations, naval storage depots in the U.S. and abroad, played their ancient role as soldiers aboard battleships, cruisers and carriers of the U.S. fleets...
...bomb or not, nothing can deprive the corps of its pride in itself and its past, and its confidence that those are the best guarantees against an uncertain future. Explained a World War II platoon leader at Camp Lejeune last week: "The only way I can describe it is like this: I was in three actions in the Pacific. I never had to look behind...
Broadway has its Lunts; London its Oliviers. Last week Manhattan theatergoers had a chance to see the pride of Paris. Imported by Impresario Sol Hurok, Madeleine Renaud and Jean-Louis Barrault began a three-week run which will end with Hamlet, the play that brought their troupe fame...