Word: afraid
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...afraid that Marcos is as much a victim of circumstances beyond his control as are the majority of the Filipino people. If he relaxes his martial rule, his enemies will be out to get him. If he maintains the so-called democratic authoritarianism, his enemies will still try to liquidate...
...guest of the federal government. His answer was remarkable and convincing: "I have never left the U.S. except for a glimpse over the Mexican and Canadian fences. I have done that only because the nature, the landscape is the same on both sides of the frontier. I am afraid to visit Europe, to see all your ancient towns, all your fairy-tale castles because, as I understand, all the landscape in Europe is converted into overcultured scenery. I'll never be the same after such a trip. I might lose my identity...
...only a quick peek as his motorcade sped by. Whizzing through Dorchester on the way to town, he spotted a 6-ft. sign, hanging from the third floor of the home of Martin and Antania Olesch, that read, "Nie bojcie sie ofworzyc na osciez drzwi chrystusowi" (Don't be afraid to open the door wide for Christ...
...another, to the service of love: the love of God and of your neighbor ... Love demands effort and a personal commitment to the will of God. It means discipline and sacrifice, but it also means joy and human fulfillment. Dear young people: Do not be afraid of honest effort and honest work; do not be afraid of the truth...
...connection with the department are to be questioned because he is Jewish. I suspect this charge is in part prompted by the current public debate about blacks and Jews. The debate points to an undercurrent of strained relations between the two groups that is just being addressed, I am afraid too often in unconstructive ways. Vessell's letter certainly does not help the situation. Archie C. Epps III, dean of Students