Word: self
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...burden of his proof is that "J. N. M." contradicts himself. Think of this! I charge the Brethren with halfness, with not having bravery enough to take a decided stand, either Orthodox or Liberal; with leaving its constitution in such a way that no Unitarian or Universalist can, with self respect, join the society - for such could be members not by virtue of a clean-cut statement of the constitution, but by its "fair" interpretation, which means by twisting it. This I charge, and I am told that I am honest and fair, but - contradict myself! Not a single argument...
...themselves as to its merits. Such a manner of presenting the case gives an impression, not only of their own confidence in the strength of their cause, but of the real power of the cause itself. To see such enthusiasm in others, is to discover it in one's self...
...feeling that will come up, of a lot that is unjust? Of an ugliness, - no, not an ugliness, - a homeliness that is unfair? And are there not vain yearnings, useless regrets? Who can say? But is there not a pathos in this being so willingly unselfish, so mutely self-sacrificing...
...been made were, we are happy to say, completely defeated. If it seems that too small a number of offices have fallen to one society, it would be well to remember that a fuller representation was lost simply by the public spirit of its members, and the personal self-sacrifice of one of their number. Of course no one can hope to fill every office with his first choice, but as a whole the class elections must be satisfactory to every Senior, and it can be said of no one of the officers that he was elected simply...
...count private hours as regular ones. In the way of either proposition there are no serious difficulties, and it is hoped that the instructor will be able to adopt one or the other. An improvement could also be made on the present mode of supplying one's self with water for washing paint-brushes. Instead of letting each one bring a glass of water up three flights of stairs, a pail of water should be kept in the room. Aside from the inconvenience, it is almost impossible to keep from spilling the water on the staircase and floor. Unless...