Word: reasons
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1890-1899
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...this debate for the first time Harvard's representatives were beaten in form. The manner in which they presented their material was inferior to Yale. The reason for this was doubtless that they had given little attention to detail in the matter of delivery when they were preparing. A skillful instructor in elocution was ready and anxious to help them, but either because they thought themselves sufficiently prepared or because they did not care to give the time, the debaters neglected to avail themselves of his assistance, and as a result their form was not good. While Yale...
...intended as an attack upon the 'Varsity management but merely showed that the class crews instead of being aided are actually being oppressed by the 'Varsity. Our remarks were based upon statements of class managers and captains; and, even in the light of the communication, we see no reason for altering them...
...Bankruptcy bill.- (II) It is inexpedient to elect a president for a third term at the present time.- (a) This would be contrary to established custom. (1) Jefferson refused a third term (North American Review, March, 1880).- (2) Jackson declined a third term.- (b) There is no reason at the present time for departing from our usual policy.- (1) Such a step would be contrary to public opinion-(w) as it existed at the time of the framing of the Constitution (North American Review, March, 1880).- (x) As it existed in 1875 (North American Review...
...running and fielding much better than last year. The team has not yet developed very much, chiefly because the men have been playing together but a short time. There is good material for a winning nine, and with good coaching and hard work by the players there is every reason to look for success on the diamond once more...
...moal questions we must consult not only our reason but our hearts. In such cases it would be absurd to bar out our wills. The simple question of the existence of moral truth cannot be answered by pure intellect. Moral skepticism can no more be refuted by logic than can intellectual skepticism...