Word: destroyed
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Corporation build in the Yard an expensive dormitory of modern construction and conveniences, does not begin to meet the evil squarely; and the evil must be met squarely, even at a great sacrifice. A remedy that would go to the root of the difficulty would be one which would destroy that condition of affairs under which men are accidentally thrown 'into personal contact at the outset of their college life almost entirely, so far as concerns the formation of new personal ties, upon the general basis of their comparative money allowances. I believe that Harvard should take heroic measures...
...words as to this remarkable hero, John Brown. He was one of those Americans who foresaw that the conflict between the opposing forms of civilization was not only irresistible but was coming to a bloody issue in spite of all compromises and palliation. He saw that slavery must be destroyed or it would destroy the nation. And he was a man of such intrepid courage that he was willing to undertake in all calmness of mind what in another person would have been insanity. Invincible courage, even in a doubtful cause, is sure to inspire and find applause among other...
Several men have been nominated for both an office and a committee. All who destroy to do so may vote for these men for both positions, and if elected to both, the nominee will accept the office and resign from the committee...
...Saul of Tarsus. Neither of them was that type of man which fills one with despair because it has no ideals and is satisfied with littleness; they both had visions, both heard the call. One obeyed it, the other disobeyed. Saul of Israel heard God's call to destroy Amelek, but disobeyed. Paul the Apostle heard the call to preach to the Gentiles and "was not disobedient to the heavenly vision." One through disobedience sank into absolute faithlessness and the dark shadow of suicide; the other through obedience advanced to a life of glory...
...protective. The Steel Corporation is our greatest trust, but the Wilson tariff against steel and iron was not a particle lower than the Dingley tariff against the same products. Ten years ago, a high duty meant competition and low prices; today it results in the formation of trusts, which destroy competition. In this the Republican party does not approve. It is committed to protection only as a principle and not as a schedule...