Word: possession
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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Another important quality of the mining engineer is that of being able to utilize the experience of older men. He must, furthermore, be his own doctor, and have, as every man of education should have, the quality of philosophy, which will enable him to possess some high purpose in life other than the mere attainment of fame or money...
After a careful consideration of the requisites of a capable lawyer, a young man who has decided to enter the profession should consider his own equipment. The court lawyer ought to possess a thorough working knowledge of the law as a foundation, and this should be supplemented by a mastery of the art of speaking. He should not attempt to be an orator, but should make clear statements in accurate English. The office lawyer must be able to write clearly and succinctly, otherwise he will be a failure. Above all, every lawyer should be a cultured gentleman with a strong...
...Morrison '83, the next speaker, called attention to the fact that there is always a large number of men in the University who are unconscious of their ability to take part in track events and often possess great talent which is never discovered. There is also a class of men, he said, who accomplish great results by long and consistent training, and it is this persistent work that counts in the end. In closing, he spoke of the great reputation in track athletics which Harvard has held in the past years, and of the great interest, that the graduates feel...
Candidates must be unmarried citizens of the United States, not less than 19 nor more than 25 years of age on October 1, 1905; and must possess one of the following educational qualifications: either two consecutive years' residence and approved work in one secondary school, academy or recognized degree-granting university or college in Massachusetts; or the first two years' residence and approved work in any recognized degree-granting university or college in the United States...
...able commander action is necessary as well as thought, together with a spirit of boldness and audacity which dares to hazard on its own ability the lives of a nation, and to brave misrepresentation and obloquy. Furthermore, the leader should possess sympathies so democratic, that, while above his followers, he may yet understand them and be one of them. True leaders are not cynics, but men who can aid and evoke in others bidden powers and hidden good...