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Word: wont (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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...truth, as a certain Harvard professor is wont to exclaim, probably lies somewhere in between. Both Mr. Conant and Mr. Williams place great stress on the individual as the proper unit to deal with--and if this test is adopted, then clearly the answer is not, either work or cash scholarships, but both. Some individuals undeniably benefit by the work experience, while others find it too heavy a drain on their energies. There are enough of each variety here to make it practical for Harvard to combine the two types of scholarships. Mr. Conant, by lending his sanction...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SING FOR YOUR SUPPER | 2/20/1940 | See Source »

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