Word: vain
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Dean states the case the case for the student who has cribbed with the utmost fairness. It is impossible to deny that the action of the board in posting the names of these culprits is, in the strictest sense, justifiable. It is vain to try to find excuses for such conduct. But, nevertheless, we believe that the punishment is too harsh. A man can never outgrow the stigma attached to his name for an act of dishonesty widely known. However hard he may try to be upright in after life, however far removed from his true character deceit...
...between the court and the popular parties; until finally in 1623 a formal complaint, embodying charges of a serious nature, was laid before the Privy Council. A masterly reply, drawn up by Sandys, Cavendish and Ferrar, was made to these charges, but the Privy Council refused it consideration. In vain did the king try to bring evidence damaging to the Company. The settlers themselves were entirely satisfied. Bribes were tried, but unsuccessfully...
...During the Renaissance the art of building was continually changing, largely owing to the work of the Italian architect, Palladio. His buildings with their stately proportions and immense pillars were most impressive. They gave expression to the Italian and classical views. While stately and aristocratic they would be somewhat vain for modern structures...
...Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Clubs in giving a concert for the benefit of the Union a short time ago. This concert added a substantial sum to our needy treasury and emphasized again the spirit of help fulness in the University to which the Prospect Union has never appealed in vain...
Greatest among those whom we must emulate is Jesus Christ. He came and left, but only that He might come again. We must reproduce his spirit, not by vain yearnings after ideals, but by act and deed...