Word: thoughtful
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...constitutional government like ours, nothing can be done but by talk. The word "talk" is not here used in the hypercritical, scornful way which is so common. Talk has, in its present use, a broad meaning. It means thought, preparation, determination, sagacity, knowledge of men and of affairs, the adaptation of means to an end. With these behind it, speech is as worthy of our respect as is the most effective means of action provided by our constitution...
Every word of a speech must lead up to some line of thought. The subject and spirit of what is to be said must be held above all else. The speaker must also have regard for his own position, and must take care to put himself into harmonious relations with his audience, which has the flat. This does not always requre a fine presence or a highly trained voice; but it demands sincerity and earnestness. Behind all is the character of the man. which will ever remain the great power in public speaking...
...become a monk in India it is necessary to loose all thought of the body; to look upon other human beings as souls...
President Eliot, on learning that at the general tables the men averaged almost three to a seat, realized that such a state of affairs ought not to exist. He accordingly asked the directors to consider what they thought the proper uses of the hall for the following winter. A committee was appointed and aftercareful consideration of the matter reported three schemes, as follows...
DEUTSCHER VEREIN.- Open meeting, Thursday, May 10, at 8 p. m., D. U. Rooms, Palmer street, second door from the corner of Brattle street. Professor Munsterberg will speak on "Thought Transference." All members of German 2, 3, 4, and higher courses are cordially invited...