Word: restraint
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Divided into communities by mountain ranges, they had a chance to develop along individual lines, to acquire a distinctive spirit of thought. The lines of the country are gentle and undulating, always suggesting what lies beyond. The coloring is of soft grays, pinks and violets, calling for the same restraint on the part of the artist as is shown by Nature herself. Everywhere one sees a combination of great variety with the utmost delicacy and refinement,- an effect which no sensitive imagination could resist...
...arbitrary rules of the French writers, this mixture of style was more than a mistake, it was a crime. But here, no less than in his regard for the three unities, so dear to the hearts of French writers, Moliere's genius broke loose from all artificial restraint. Corneille is another example of the success of which high ability is capable, even when it disdains technical rules...
...organization undertakes other important reforms.- (a) It advocates the opening of all institutions in which people are under restraint to public inspection; Harper's Weekly, Oct. 27, 1894; American Citizen, Nov. 17, 1894.- (b) It advocates uniform naturalization laws: Harper's Weekly, Oct. 27, 1894; American Citizen, Nov. 17, 1894.- (c) It advocates the extension of the term of probation: American Citizen, Nov. 17 1894; Harper's Weekly, Oct. 27, 1894.- (d) It advocates the prohibition of pauper imigration: Harper's Weekly, Oct. 27, 1894.- (e) It advocates the restriction of immigration to all except to those who show promise...
...agreat change. There can now be no excuse for the freshman who does not get all the problems attending the start of his career solved by the opening day of college. There is no question, however trifling, which is not now carefully answered. The studentis freed from all restraint which might arise from a laudable desire not to encroach on the time of busy professors. Beginning with today, there are to be three undergraduates constantly on duty in University 2, who will give all the information desired on points of minor importance. Professors and instructors will also have hours devoted...
...spirit of jingoism and insolence towards other nations that occasionally disgraces our national councils and that appeals to the passions and self-pride of the people. Let each man also do his part towards encouraging a spirit which will make our relations with other nations those of honor, self-restraint and peace...