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...slow uplift in German literature from the fourteenth to the fifteenth century was explained by the indirect reception of humanism in Germany. Humanism came in, not as worship of the beautiful, but as a species of didacticism, which was monopolized by scholars. The people neither received the fruits of it, nor were they interested in the resulting literature. Luther's Bible and the "Volkslied" represent however a marvelous development, which show what might have been reached under more favorable conditions. The "language sodalities," for ameliorating the language itself, are a further example of movements which were too exclusive...
...universities of the world have been the havens of humanity, the nurseries of freedom, the well-spring of the doctrines that uplift the world. Harvard as the home of wealth, the solicitor of the wealthy, is not likely to rudely disturb the rich man's dreams, to brotherhood or the dignity of man. The experience of a Western university, where a professor named Bemis was dismissed for questioning the virtue of stolen wealth, is not likely to be duplicated in Harvard...
...develop strong, robust bodies. You can strengthen your wills and characters, and in the many opportunities this university affords you can all use your natural talents and gifts. Nor is there need that your lives should be selfish; each can help his fellows. Stimulate their enthusiasm; purify, uplift, enoble. Live for the future; remember that in a few years you will be called upon to assume great responsibilities. Live so that in a few years you will be fit for the society of a pure, noble, refined woman. You will not go far astray in any field if you follow...
...freedom given in the choice of studies and in religious matters. This tends to develop self confidence and self control. One of the most important questions which meet the new student is that which pertains to the choice of companions. Select those who give you something, who uplift and strengthen, who are in fact above you in an intellectual way. Young men do not carry their imaginations far enough forward into the future. They should realize what is to be expected of them and develope themselves mentally and physically to be pure, honorable and all honor to the college...
...individual and as one of an association. After Professor Palmer, Rev. Mr. McKennan, of Manchester, Eng, spoke to the members, and he was followed by Rev. T. C. Williams and Professor Thayer. The meeting was a not-able one, and could not but prove a source of spiritual uplift to every one present...