Word: vital
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Some will do their best by taking part in the debates, others only by intelligent appreciation of the work the societies are doing; but all should realize, and show that they realize, how much Harvard will have at stake in the next debate with Yale, and of what almost vital importance it will be for her to win this as she has won those before...
...lecture by Dr. Charles H. Cook this evening is one which all should hear, for the subject is of vital interest to college men. It would be hard to over-estimate the importance of the problems dealt with by physicians, involving as they do not simply the life and death of individuals, but hereditary influences of the most far-reaching character. The opportunity to hear certain of these problems discussed scientifically should not be neglected by those whom they so seriously concern...
...publish this morning two communications. One represents the opinion of graduates whose interest in the success of our University crew is vital and unquestioned. The other is the view of an equally sincere undergraduate who represents an honest condition of opinion. Our graduates urge upon us the necessity of unity and of implicit faith in Mr. Watson's management. They say that without these two things we are indeed wrecked so far as athletics go. The communication from "Ninety-six" is distinctly in the same spirit but instead of urging upon the University at large abstract unity and confidence...
...objection to Carlisle's Plan are not vital. - (a) Based largely on invalid analogy. - (1) State banks. - (b) Relate mostly to details. - (c) More than counterbalanced by beneficial results. - (d) Any currency bill bound to be a compromise: N. Y. World, Dec. 19, 1894. - (1) Financial views of legislature vary so widely...
...fourth century fresh elements of thought began to appear with the belief in mysteries. Demeter, Dionysos and Zeus were thought to be connected with a future life. Purification or initiation was considered of vital importance in ensuring happiness for a future life. The impure or unitiated were supposed to suffer torments after death. The connection between body and soul changed during the fourth century. The soul and body had before been as one, but it now began to be understood that it was the soul alone that could have communion with the god. The soul must set itself free from...