Word: wording
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...constitutional government like ours, nothing can be done but by talk. The word "talk" is not here used in the hypercritical, scornful way which is so common. Talk has, in its present use, a broad meaning. It means thought, preparation, determination, sagacity, knowledge of men and of affairs, the adaptation of means to an end. With these behind it, speech is as worthy of our respect as is the most effective means of action provided by our constitution...
...Every word of a speech must lead up to some line of thought. The subject and spirit of what is to be said must be held above all else. The speaker must also have regard for his own position, and must take care to put himself into harmonious relations with his audience, which has the flat. This does not always requre a fine presence or a highly trained voice; but it demands sincerity and earnestness. Behind all is the character of the man. which will ever remain the great power in public speaking...
...with such men no one quarrels. But when a man could probably with practice do something for the University and shrinks from the attempt out of pure languidness; when he refuses to do anything unless he feels confident that he himself will be chiefly benefited; when, in a word, he chooses to indulge his own whim, rather than aid the University, then he is contemptible. We should like to see a sentiment here that would stigmatize every such...
...will be taken in dress suits on Saturday, May 19, at 1.30 instead of May 14. The following men will please be at Pach's studio at that time: Duniway, Hutton, Douglas, Prescott. Apsey, Hayes, Vrooman, Warren, Stone, Lakin, Dallinger, McLaughlin. If anybody cannot keep this engagement, please send word to 30 Stoughton before...
...word was given and all the crews got off together with the racing start. '94 and '96 abreast forged slowly ahead, '95 was a very close third, while the freshmen hung back...