Word: thought
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...some ways it is to be regretted that it became necessary to start a rival school only a few miles from Technology. The scheme of joining the engineering courses at Harvard with those at M. I. T., forbidden by the Supreme Court of this state, seemed at first thought to be much more convenient and sensible. But the University actually is in great need of a scientific school and is entirely capable of supporting one. While most of the other large universities have had such schools of their own, Harvard has individually been represented by none. While the present arrangements...
...Harvard march is being played by the band; perhaps it will be when a line of veterans passes by on parade; perhaps it will be before the glowing fireside where old age looks out over the past,--then the memory of some humorous and forgotten incident or the thought of a friend will rise out of the obscurity of the past and lend to the mind that inward satisfaction that comes from the assurance of a youth well spent...
...University until called for active service. But in times of peace does not the civilian also have a duty to perform for his country? Irrefutably he has, and that duty is to fit himself to the extent of his ability that he may become a leader in thought and in industry, that he may become a citizen who will be worthy of the great nation of which he is a part. This is the duty that each civilian owes to his country, and the road to its fulfillment is the one which leads through the college...
...accomplish the purpose of the society, meetings shall be held from time to time, at which the most capable speakers available will interpret advanced thought on the subject, and endeavor to answer questions...
...thought much of you and the day of returning to the low-ceiled, book-lined room of bright fire and warming friendships...