Word: spirited
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Because he knew the spirit of the thing he was fighting. He had seen Prussianism with its disguise of respectability removed. He had seen the lauded civilization of Germany stripped naked, and he thanked God in his soul that war had checked the spread of this thing by commerce and printed word, by subtle politics and subtler philosophy--had checked its peaceful permeation of the world's free nations before they had succumbed wholly to its spell...
Germany could not help herself. The Prussian spirit informed all her progress in trade, in science, in philosophy, and the Prussian spirit is that of violence. It was inevitable that it should at some time break through its respectable restraints and take its arrogant way of blood and fire. It chose the hour when it thought the milder manner had served its purpose. Nothing was made clearer by the propaganda conducted in this country than the belief of Potsdam that "kultur" had conquered in America and had paved the way for unhindered violence...
...admire your people greatly. The splendid spirit of the women who have suffered such terrible losses and still keep their lively, friendly ways, the stern determination of the men and the bright, happy little children all appeal strongly to me. I am proud to be among them...
...French Front and the Red Cross" in the New Lecture Hall last night. "It is essentially a fight between the produce and resources of the belligerent nations, and this fact Germany recognized early in the struggle and, accordingly, expended great efforts to under-mine the morale and spirit of her enemies...
...routine to pay respect to the memory of the founder of our University. The exercises are simple and solemn, befitting the character they honor. But this year an added significance is attached to the celebration, a deeper meaning, as two battalions of the Training Corps are taking part. The spirit of duty, which has formed the most cherished tradition of our college life will be shown not in words, but in the shape of living accomplishment. The University will prove once more that after the lapse of three centuries, the young men of the nation have lost none...