Word: rein
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...flagrant abuse of the privileges of discussion in one of the economical courses yesterday induces us to ask most earnestly that men shall not give themselves free rein in discoursing on their opinions when discussion is asked for. This undue talking kills any natural discussion. It not only engrosses the time, but it so disgusts sensible men that they are loath to speak a word themselves in fear of putting themselves on a plane with those who are so prodigal of their words...
Beethoven's fifth Symphony is undoubtedly the finest of them all. Berlioz says it is the first where Beethoven gave free rein to his imagination and rejected all foreign aid, showing the development of his most individual mind. "His secret sorrows, his fits of rage or depression. his visions by night and his dreams of enthusiasm by day form the subject...