Word: vitale
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...discovery of the world and of man." From Marco Polo to Columbus the explores of the fifteenth century were discovering the worked; and the discovery of man is evidenced by the awakening of the human spirit from the sleep of the Middle Ages to human individuality and a vital sense of man's dignity. With this came also an awakened interest in the Latin authors. Following Petrarch's discovery of some of Cicero's correspondence came the discovery of the remainder by Niccoli, who was the founder of textual criticism. Poggio, a Papal secretary, was the discoverer of many Latin...
...Religious Experience" will be given through the spring under the auspices of the Religious Union. They will be delivered by prominent men representing various denominations. The purpose of the addresses will be to bring out the facts in the religious life of each body which have been the vital and sustaining realities in the lives of its members...
...manner of speaking and even his dress, unnoticeable. The mistake most frequently made by beginners is a failure to plan the proportions of speeches in court, so that bad results are effected under the one-hour limit rule. Selecting from a mass of evidence the one or two vital points upon which the case will turn is as important in trials as strategy in a battle. Generally the most effective method of examining witnesses is to assume that the witness is trying to tell the truth, and find out or get him to admit, the points on which...
From a careful observation of the life of the common people the sociologist acquires the proper point of view for his problem. As the development of medical science has resulted in great discoveries, so the application of the scientific interest to social problems will undoubtedly bring great advances of vital importance to our "democratic experiment." As the university settlement aims to be a neutral ground where all the varied types of our society can meet on the basis of self-respecting humanity, the needs and dangers of our complicated social life can be better met and understood...
Religion to many people, said Bishop Vincent, means personal safety and security from discomfort. Real religion is a different thing. It rejoices in the message of eternal life, but it never loses sight of earth. Its claims are vital and practical. 14 calls upon a man to think with enthusiasm and attention upon the true and honorable and lovely things of life...