Word: smile
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Bishop Brooks was never unhappy. When subject to the severest criticism he never lost his cheerful smile. Just criticism in fact, could not disdisplease him, though he never explained when criticised, but left it to time to correct misconception. When once decided, he was difficult to persuade, for he grounded his opinions well and felt secure in them...
...earliest literature was naturally of a mythical nature, and while we may smile at the old tales and legends it is to our advantage to know something of them. These old works have a poetical as well as a political value for us. At first there were the two distinct literatures of the Northern and Southern Celts, first of a Pagan type, and later influenced by Christianity...
...Kodaks," the first, second and last seem the best. The one about the Dean's smile is delightful, and we should. like to meet the young lady who was not surprised at an oath. The editorials are on the whole, clear and perspicuous, though it seems as if the Advocate's scheme for assigning College "Aid" might lead to a still further development of "swiping" as a device for obtaining high marks...
Such a character of ambition and sturdy perseverence contained a beautiful and tender side as well. Not only will the appearance of Shaw's well-built figure and noble face be deeply missed, but also his kind smile and pleasant companionship, which all who knew him loved and treasured...
...Vesper Service, Dr. Lyman Abbott addressed an unusually large audience. He said: There are moments in life when one seems to rise entirely out of one's self. Sometimes it is due to a great sorrow, sometimes to a great joy. Such a feeling occurs so seldom that men smile when it is referred to: but I pity the man who has never felt this divine emotion. However, one must descend to earth to accomplish anything, and one must have enthusiasm. Enthusiasm carries respect with it. However much we laugh at Henry George and his schemes for abolishing poverty...