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...truth than chance of error." But we have no evidence that dupery through hope is worse than dupery through error. A sceptic, by requiring absolute proof before he believes, may cut himself off from all future good. We have a right to believe any hypothesis live enough to tempt the will...
...sick man many comforts are necessary which the same man in perfect health is able and contented to do without. Foremost of these is palatable and wholesome food; yet the long distance which food must be carried is generally enough to deprive it of any quality which might tempt the appetite. The solitude which is the necessary accompaniment of a contagious disease is also far from aiding a speedy convalescence. In a suitable infirmary these unpleasant and harmful features of a college sickness could be entirely eliminated, as they have been in large part at Yale...
...proctor to restrain the confirmed cheater. The presence of an instructor in the examination room serves also as a protection to the honorable man who does not wish to be disturbed by others less earnest than himself; it prevents in large measure such combinations of circumstances which might tempt those of no very strong powers of resistance, to cheat; and, finally, it is a matter of great convenience, all question of honor out of the consideration, to those who take examinations. The system of proctors, as now in force at Harvard, does not imply a low state of honor...
...cares for the rest of my life. I only wish I could have foreseen it long ago in the day of small things. I am, however, sincerely glad that my colleagues have this to look forward to, and I am sure that the hope of such final reward will tempt many young and promising men into the service of the University...
...HOPPIN Jr. tempt. Sec.ENGLISH C. - The lists of topics for the third forensic are ready at University 5. They can be had also in Sever 10 from 2.30 to 3.30 today. The third forensic will be due March...