Word: wisdom
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...finest scholars, after taking a few steps in the course of their researches, always find themselves confronted by an impassible wall. They reach the end of human knowledge and feel the littleness of it. In such cases it is necessary to look higher, to have faith in the infinite wisdom...
...Herford conducted the Vesper Service in Appleton Chapel yesterday assisted by Rev. William Lawrence. He spoke a few minutes on the word "Christian," telling what a strong word it had become in spite of centuries of opposition. The choir then sang: Christmas Carol-P. L. Atherton '93; Doth not Wisdom Cry-Haking; The King of Love-Shelley...
...publicly to thank Dr. Conant for the personal interest which he has taken in the eleven; his advice and skill contributed no small amount toward the victory. Everyone has been talking about the excellent condition of the Harvard eleven, a fact which is entirely due to his experience and wisdom...
...writer overlooks the fact that the field was taken to help 'varsity teams and that the cost of maintaining the grounds is paid by the University Associations. It is then, the right of 'varsity captains to dispose of the grounds as they think best. That there is great wisdom in encouraging this interscholastic league is made evident by merely glancing over the names of the men on the present eleven...
...large audience which greeted Professor Royce last evening showed the wisdom of having the lecture delivered in Sanders Theatre instead of Sever 11. Last evening everyone had a chance to hear and was not obliged to crowd himself or his neighbors. The course is attracting much more attention than the Philosophical department expected, and its popularity is a graceful tribute to the learning and reputation of our Harvard scholars...