Word: wisdoms
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...wisdom to listen to people and not monopolize," says WilLiam Hyland, who was an aide to former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. And he keeps his mind open. "I don't get the answer from him before I've stated the problem," says one Assistant Secretary...
BEGIN YOUR PREPARATION with the Handbook,the College's version of Mao's Little Red Tome or Khaddafi's Green Book of Wisdom. Herein are the rules and regulations, the explanations of philosophy and practice, the words of wisdom and warning. The Handbook needs a context, for standing on its own, its directives seem distant and artificial. Imagine, therefore, the party to end all parties: the beer flows merrily from countless kegs; the stereo hum rumbles throughout the entire dorm; people are dancing; the furniture is flying; and Harvard seems a million miles away. Someone downstairs with a Chem...
...fancy affair sitting at a side table with a dignified, gray-haired gent in a business suit. The sophisticated will be sophisticated, not too pretentious. Perhaps a candle two will be burning for atmosphere. The student will be smiling eagerly and leaning forward to soak up the wisdom of their guest-Derek C. Bok president of the University Ironically, this might be one of the few times that you or they see Bok all Year...
...Harold (Hal) Foster, 89, creator in 1937 of the richly colored, exquisitely drawn Prince Valiant comic strip (now syndicated in 350 newspapers), which was celebrated for its scholarly research on the medieval period and the King Arthur legend; of a heart attack; in Spring Hill, Fla. "God in his wisdom endowed me with certain imperfections," said Foster, "but I have made Prince Valiant as I wish God had made...
...George, welcome to the team," said President Ronald Reagan at a swearing-in ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White House last Friday afternoon. Rea gan complimented the Senate on "its wisdom," described Shultz as "a man with character and common sense," and observed: "Today I am reminded of the old saying, 'Let George do it.' And George, from now on, I think I'll have a few things...