Word: talented
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...abomination, and he devotes himself to condemning it. True valor is the fountain of true virtue, and it is only in his sincerity and veracity, that the hero differs from ordinary mortals. The secret of the graphic qualities of Carlyle's style lies in his noble, loving heart. The talent he showed was in turning the history of England into a kind of Iliad - almost a Bible. His histories are collections of biographies, and his idea of a biography was a very exalted one. He sought after the central moral principle of the man, then he showed that the intellectual...
...first debate one speaker was chosen by competition and the other two were chosen by members of the Union from their own number. Last night the competition for all three places was thrown open to the university. This free competition greatly increased the chances of drawing out the best talent in the college. It was a commendable step on the part of the Union...
There is some excellent talent in the freshman class and the interest and regularity with which the men are training is very gratifying. Doubtless some good athletes will emerge from the large number now training. Some of the most promising candidates of the new men are given below...
...order that the Harvard Union may secure its ablest talent to represent the society at Yale, the management have decided to have a debate on the evening when the speakers are chosen. This debate will be open to all members of the Union only, and the showing made by the speakers then will largely determine the selection of the candidates. It is understood that Yale is making every effort to be represented by the best speakers available. It is earnestly to be desired that all interested in the matter will be present. That the debate may be somewhat extemporary...
...Judges, verses 11-19. He said: Today as well as at the time of Gideon, young men have angels of the Lord to face. They too sometimes feel themselves not worthy of the great work the Lord has called them to undertake; but a few men of great talent are not needed today so much as many men of average ability...