Word: worth
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...great value of the subject itself is not the only reason why it is worth while to go to these lectures. It is a great privilege to hear such a man as Dr. Dorpfeld. His reputation is world-wide. He is the greatest Grecian archaelogist. His delivery is wonderfully fine and impressive. His enunciation is so clear and distinct that the most indifferent German student cannot fail to catch his meaning now and then. Added to this is the aid given by stereopticon illustrations, which in themselves convey some idea of the theme...
...things the function of man is to serve his fellows. The function of the poet and the writer is to give humanity ideals worth the having. The realism which simply tells us what life is not a worthy, because not a serving form of literature. The true preacher is he who has the right spirit and the power to impart it to others...
...mile walk.- Yale-F. C. Thrall, W. Darrach, J. L. Hitchcock. Pennsylvania W. B. Fetterman, A. B. G. Davis, W. T. Worth, W. T. Thornton...
...patrons of this stock company, now well along in their second year of performances, are fortunate indeed in being able to hear the best operas sung by a capable company at low prices. It takes but one visit to the Castle Square to determine the worth of the entertainment there...
...nerved to the accomplishment; but mistrust yourself and you are lost. Refuse to believe and you shall indeed be right, for you shall irretrievably perish. But believe, and again you shall be right, for you shall save yourself. This is why life depends on the liver. Life is worth living, since it is what we make it. Pessimism, completed by your act, is true beyond a doubt, so far as your world goes. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief creates the fact...