Word: selfish
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...assuming the attitude of champions of human rights as opposed to those of any one nation. Let us get rid of the old idea, which was so rapidly, passing over Europe before the war, except among the militarists, that political power exists merely to further the commercial and other selfish interests of one's own country. Professor Russell in adopting this view takes what might almost be called the American attitude, the attitude which explains the Monroe Doctrine and the giving of autonomy to Cuba. Let it not be in this country that he be criticized for holding...
Captain Cordier has prepared with the greatest care a progressive course of training, comprising ample instruction for the average man to pass these final tests creditably. A few men, too selfish to sacrifice a part of their leisure time for the good of the majority, can spoil the appearance of the Regiment, and undo the efforts of their comrades in ranks. A little sacrifice of pleasure now may mean the future, as well as the immediate, success of the Harvard Regiment...
...university established twenty-three years before Harvard was in existence. Still, when our entire nation's acquaintance with Spanish America is slight, and when the University possibly ranks no better than fourth among American institutions in its southern influence, our broad considerations are backed up by some selfish desire to take the lead...
...more frank interest in each other. The native student would gain a broadened view; he would also be in the not unprofitable and certainly very agreeable position after graduation of having acquaintanceships with men, some of whom will rise to prominence, in foreign lands. This is a selfish reason. A consideration of the situation the American would be in if he were studying in Berlin may suggest unselfish ones. The foreigner himself would, of course, gain a better knowledge of Americans, and he would return to Europe a true friend of the University...
...interpretation of the outcast Miriam is an unusually moving one. Her change from a "street walker" to a "mistress," is excellently portrayed, and throughout the piece she acts her difficult part with considerable eloquence and power. As Geoffrey, David Powell was admirable in the role of a shallow, selfish man. The Hugh, of Warburton Gamble, and the Tony of J. Woodall Birde, were both thoroughly convincing parts. Miss Gillian Scaife, as the insipid Valentine, gave a delightfully pleasant impersonation of a thoroughly unpleasant woman...