Word: self
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...given up, and a delicate shade of pink substituted. An objection was made to this, on the ground that pink would be easily soiled by the constant handling necessary in removing the hat; but the Matthews janitor at once arose, and conclusively proved that no janitor with any self-respect could with honor remove his hat when entering a room; he also gallantly remarked that pink was very popular with the ladies. That settled...
...difference will soon be observable. The Junior crew, being light-weight, will undoubtedly make a better show, and the Seniors will hold their own, to say the least. The Sophomore crew contains some of the heaviest men, but this fact seems to work against them. They are too self-confident, relying rather upon their big men than upon hard muscle and pluck. The Freshman shell is not expected before the middle of May. This is unfortunate, and will handicap them in the race unless they can borrow a shell to practise...
...names would be recognized at once by anybody familiar with the roll of students as representing the most studious and orderly element of the College, and that they are known to me - by reputation in all cases, and in most by personal acquaintance also - to be gentlemen, whose principles, self-respect, and steadiness of conduct, and whose word may be relied upon with absolute confidence...
...single man, without resistance, and for demanding his number, instead of fighting. What language of reprobation would have been thought sufficient for their conduct by the same critics if the students had met violence with violence, I cannot conjecture. But I am sure that their manly forbearance and self-possession, under gross provocation, should secure for them the respect and commendation of every citizen who values the peace of the community...
...Give reasons for calling flirtation "the art of self-defence...