Word: zeal
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...whole mind cannot be rubbed in, but must be drawn in by the students from outside and at the same time drawn out from himself. The mind, like a meerschaum, is best colored from within. Only by a supply of good material from outside, and a gentle heat of zeal inside, is set free the subtle essence that imbues the mind with knowledge, at last to ripen into wisdom. Since in this case instructor and pupil are mutual assistants, both should be allowed the utmost liberty. There should be as many electives as possible; give all free choice; every...
...Gymnasium next week is an innovation of the Athletic Association we heartily approve. While it has been the custom in various other colleges to have regular winter athletic contests, Harvard has not, at least for the past few years, done anything to keep up the spirits and zeal of the men who work conscientiously during the long months of the close season, as it might appropriately be called. To spectators, also, this tournament will be interesting, and probably very amusing. Any break in the winter's dulness is certain to be acceptable. The Athletic Association has shown praiseworthy activity...
...fields of Westchester in a year which will be a "glorious year for America" if bells, cannons, and newspapers can make it so, I caught the Centennial fever! Every historical spot, from the "dead man's swamp" to the battle-field of White Plains, was sought out with patriotic zeal. I even tried to stop and drink at every old farm-house where Washington is said to have refreshed himself, but I gave it up. (G. W. must have been uncommonly thirsty...
...peace. This is only an unimportant one of many instances, and if they were all as harmless as this no great offence need be taken (although it must be rather disgusting to students to be held up to the public as entirely lacking in common-sense); but when the zeal of a reporter to supply news gets the better of his discretion, and he indulges in personalities and dispenses information which neither concerns him nor the public at large, then it becomes time for a vigorous remonstrance...
Begged with the zeal of his tender...