Word: unselfishly
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
Unquestionably the Conference has accomplished more than was expected; yet war has not been made impossible, and until that has been done those who are supposedly working in an unselfish manner for the general welfare of the world should not rest. The spirit which has made possible the wiping out of many old antipathies must be continued; unless the treaties are carried out to the letter the scoffers will be justified in their criticism. Future good faith, and future agreements, not merely for the limitation of armaments but for the elimination of armaments, will make the Washington Conference the beginning...
Opportunity has knocked at the door; here is the chance for Phi Beta Kappa to render not only itself but the college what might well be hailed as an unselfish, lasting service...
...other words, we must--first as college students and later as citizens--stop being entirely individualists and acquire the true public spirit which will make for better politics, better business, better culture, and the full and unselfish utilization of America's human resources...
...used over seas, without being deviated into numerous channels of expense. This in itself, is an admirable plan. But it is with the flame of the candle that the diners will be most concerned. There burns the mysticism of the lives of a coming generation; great and unselfish indeed is the spirit of those who would shield for a time the newly lighted and helpless name from the premature blasts or an unheeding world...
...cause has been obscured. But a deeply precious thing remains--the memory of those who in the glowing spirit of self-sacrifice gave their lives for all that we hold dean. They died for naught if we forget that by their death they taught the use of life. Unselfish was the aim for which these lives were given. Let not their comrades, or those who could not join the ranks, lose the high thoughts that filled their souls. Let not crude selfishness, of man or group, kindred or nation, mar the example they have set for us. By living...