Word: tactfulness
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...entirely to the subject of anticipating a medical career, while in the undergraduate department of the University. Such anticipation and elementary study in consequence have become very essential since the changes made in the study and practice of medicine during the last 25 years. For not only qualities of tact, patience, and skill are needed in this profession, but a good general knowledge of many subjects to insure the greatest efficiency...
...strongest appeal of the medical profession to a virile man is the opportunity which it offers him of bringing into play every talent, mental or muscular, which he possesses. A keen eye, a sharp ear, ability in expression, tact, sympathy with all sorts of people, all come into play. The doctor as well as the lawyer must know how to cross-examine; like the translator he must know how to interpret; like the teacher he must know how to expound and explain. Every talent is of use, and a little fault like faintness at the sight of blood, which...
...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...