Word: tactfully
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Tower is not one of those who have spent their lives in the diplomatic service, but for ten years he held by appointment important positions in European capitals. By his ability and tact he has placed himself on the list of distinguished Harvard graduates who have brought honor on themselves and the University as representatives of the United States abroad...
Finally, the minister today has a great opportunity as a worker for public righteousness. The exercise of civic influence needs tact and sympathy. Ministers should be bringers of joy and cheerfulness, if they would make themselves and their profession most valuable to the world...
...Good Government Association of Boston is anxious to get members of the University to do some work in the coming campaign in Boston. The work will require intelligence, judgment and tact, and should be interesting to those interested in political matters; to anyone intending to take an active part in politics after leaving College it should be a good practical experience...
...these confusions of values, the art of misleading plays its part. Men are misled by men of tact and their methods, which are best illustrated in politics and in advertising...
...often necessary for him to think and act quickly in the court room, alertness is the primary requisite of the advocate. Concentration, judgement and tact are also essential characteristics. But an office lawyer's work requires a rather different make up--clear headedness, patience, solidity of judgement, together with the courage to advise clients rightly and to assume the responsibility for so doing. The business lawyers "are really a cog in the wheel of the business machine." With tact, judgement and the other requisites of a successful business man or lawyer, one of this class should combine insight...