Word: unselfish
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...House by a delegation of American citizens of Hungarian descent, headed by one Eugene Pivany of Manhattan. Said Mr.Pivany: " These two statues are offered in symbolization of the aims and ideals for which these two great heroes of all mankind?in different ages and different climes, but the same unselfish devotion?had fought, and as tokens of gratitude for the warm support which the people and Government of the United States had given to Hungary's great patriot...
...oarsmen ever opportunity to make the most of their short sojourn on the Schuylkill. Yet this little show of appreciation is more than enough to repay any time and trouble which was expended for the convenience of the Harvard athletes. It is certainly a comfortable feeling when one's unselfish efforts for the benefit of some one else are noticed and appreciated...
...liberal arts to applied science, and as long as secondary schools seek to prepare both for vocations and for college. A clearer definition of functions a national educational policy and system are obviously accessary. Unless refuge is to be taken in government control this is a task for the unselfish thought of the alumni of all institutions as President Kinley intimated. And the most effective means to this end would seem to be that very energetic discussion which he has scorned...
...several motions that were carried two stand out preeminently important--that providing for the reorganization of the Council itself, and that approving the report of the committee investigating managership systems. The first, more laudable because as unselfish as a self-denying ordinance, is eminently sane, reasonable and far-sighted. By the system that will go into effect this spring the Council will be so constituted as to be active, representative, and effective. The members of the reorganized body will be more in touch with the student body, more in touch with each other, more interested in considering and more capable...
...Lawrence an excellent interpreter of the problems facing the undergraduate who plans to enter the ministry; and his long experience in that profession makes his judgement of its opportunities of unusual value to the man who is undecided as to his career. And the ministry with its requirement of unselfish devotion to church and congregation and its incommensurate rewards in the luxuries of life is a profession which more than any other demands an inspiring interpreter...