Word: spirit
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...other national reports have been distinguished for imagination and courage and yet have come to nothing. At best, the Federal Government, as an agent of implementation, can only grant financial aid upon request. For in this case, the spirit of the Report--the philosophy of education as social training for Democracy--can only be translated into action if the institution and individuals, the special groups and areas it appeals to, choose to follow...
...somebody was General Eisenhower. Before the conversational ball had really started rolling, Ike grabbed it and hurled it right down the political alley. The nation, said Ike, needs new and dynamic leadership. It faces great peril and it will require a crusading spirit of deed and sacrifice if it is to win through...
Schweitzer recognizes another Jesus who transcends time altogether: ". . . The truth is, it is not Jesus as historically known, but Jesus as spiritually arisen within men, who is significant for our time and can help it. Not the historical Jesus, but the spirit which goes forth from Him and in the spirits of men strives for new influence and rule, is that which overcomes the world...
...small number of votes by capitalizing on the failure of the large group of voters who in any case will not indicate their preference." In light of the interlocking nature of the Report's recommendations the threatened rejection of this point of view would in effect violate the total spirit. It is to be hoped that the Council will forsake complex balloting experiments for the authoritative proposals its special committee has evolved only after the most careful consideration...
Mather claimed that the sharing of our war - time accumulated technical knowledge would make an invaluable contribution to a more speedy European recovery. "This aid should be given only in a spirit of sympathy and co-operation, and not as a defense against communism," he said...