Word: prudent
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...still open to the criticism of middle-aged persons that he "wants to do too many things at once." In any organization to which he belongs you will find him pulling at the tugs with all his might, in the tranquil assurance that there will be enough prudent persons to man the brakes...
...present war are reliable. But after months of painful doubt and despite the dark prospect of suffering and sacrifice, we can at least be sure that today the bold thing to do is also the wise and the necessary thing to do. We have been cautious and prudent. We have been patient to the verge of dishonor. At length it is permitted us to go forward, one in thought and deed, and to be in the sight of all men that high-spirited nation that...
...Cabot Lowell was elected an Overseer in 1886; while still holding this office he became a member of this Board in 1895. During this long period he rendered the College many valuable services. He was interested in all the larger activities of the University and no less in the prudent management of its affairs...