Word: selfishnesses
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Secondly, the cry which has reached you comes very largely from the newspapers. This is purely a selfish cry resulting from the fact that the vast majority of newspapers call upon writers who are only partly qualified to handle the subject. They are men whose normal field is baseball, boxing, golf, or some other un-allied subject. The newspapers seem unwilling to bear the expense of securing expert writers and sending them to various preliminary games which will qualify them to write an accurate account of the proceedings in a big game. I see no reason why anyone should cater...
...every open-minded and conscientious voter consider how selfish and timorous were and are the arguments advanced against entrance into the League of Nations," he said. "First, take care of the interests of the American people first. Second, do not risk the lives of American youths except in defense of their own territory when invaded. Third, the Covenant of the League might set up a super state. Fourth, American constitutional liberties might be imperiled by the League...
...only marvel that such selfish and cowardly considerations should be presented to the American people by experienced political leaders...
...sedate matron; she starts out to live her life in her own sweet way. But finally, after she has had her share of trouble and excitement--after she has been separated from her husband and has lost her only child--come reconciliation and a humbling of her somewhat selfish will...
Gasp as we may at the childish recklessness of the girl, Miss Hartley never allows us to lose sympathy with her, Willful, selfish, materialistic, yet essentially honest and good at heart. Anne is a constant delight one of those airy creatures that make us rejoice in the eternal unreasonableness of the other...