Word: unselfishness
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...here with unflagging energy and zeal, a shining example for his pupils, and an object of love and admiration to all who knew him; while his books have brought to Harvard wide renown in his chosen field of Mediaeval English History both in this country and in Europe. Modest, unselfish and retiring, with the broad outlook and noble charity of judgment which supplement and adorn the highest attainment, he labored steadily onward, never courting prominence or notoriety, but at the same time deeply grateful for the many testimonies of admiration and respect from the world of scholars which poured...
...Coach Haughton and to his assistants, who have made unselfish sacrifice of time and effort throughout the season for the benefit of the squad, the thanks of all Harvard men are due. The loss of the final game was due to lack of the proper material to pick from, rather than to any failure of the coaches to make the most of what they had. We believe that the coaching was conducted on exactly the right Principles, and that in these past two seasons the foundation has been laid for a permanent coaching system, by which the experience...
...often without remuneration--been solving problems which contribute materially to our welfare and the progress of the world. Absorbed in their work, the modesty of the professors has in a measure obscured the reputation of the institution of which they form a part. Higher education is of necessity unselfish, and it is well that it is so. Education is twice blessed. It is fitting that Technology's new president should apply here the education which he has taught in two countries and acquired in a third. It is my privilege to give to you the greetings of the University across...
Just as the crowd was about to leave the hall, and after Mr. Eliot had already left, President Lowell rose and spoke of his predecessor as follows: "It is President Eliot's wonderful strength of character that has brought him through his forty years of unselfish work for Harvard crowned with well earned laurels from all over the world, and has given our University her present undisputed supremacy throughout the length and breadth of this broad land...
...officers, all of whom are now appointees of the present administration; and of the growth of University income from $20,000 to $2,000,000. But the nine articles already give a good picture; a record of active patience upholding steadfast purpose; of absolute honesty of speech in unselfish service...