Word: self
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...occasion of the death of any great man and the accompanying review of his life and doings, one is suddenly minded of one's own shortcomings and the imperfections that hitherto had lain deeply hidden beneath an ever accumulated mass of self-satisfaction. Then it is that the ardent disciple of greatness pauses in his oftentimes misguided course, and, being seized with a wholesome attack of doubts and misgivings, humbly seeks to mend his ways...
...opportunities among the masses of the American people. For that reason we would propose, in conjunction with the military training at the various depots throughout the country, a well ordered and thorough course in industrial education which shall afford to men of suitable capacity and inclination an opportunity for self-betterment and advancement. Some such system as that of Professor John Dewey of Columbia deserves co-operation and support at the hands of our legislators...
...rewritten. We are commencing a new year. Can any member of the University make a more auspicious beginning than by a resolution to perform the duty and enjoy the opportunity of regular attendance at Chapel? It is a habit which will strengthen and deepen the foundations of character and self-respect. The few minutes each day devoted to a consideration of the deeper problems of life will give infinite reward and satisfaction to him who will but seize the opportunity...
...food, better food than his fellow student gets because he is an athlete leads to an absurdity. To take him out of his daily life as a student, house him separately, force him to go to bed every night at a definite hour, develops in him no qualities of self-discipline whatever. If he won't do this as an individual out of his loyalty to his university and a sense of honor he would better fail...
There are two important sides to this great question which should be carefully considered before making the irrevocable decision. The first of them is--duty to country; the second is--duty to self...