Word: reasons
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...poems of the Vigny published in 1822 were the first models of the picturesque and historicolegendary style of poetry. "Moise" and "Eloa," which are of about the same date, were the first models of the philosophical and mystic style of poetry. But his poetry is impersonal. For this reason it is only in our days that full justice has been given to de Vigny...
...classic ideal is marked by the predominance of reason over the other faculties. Hence the three characteristics of classic literature of France. I. It is impersonal; it considers what is general, common to all men; it does not take differences between individuals into account.- II. It has no comprehension of the diversity of various epochs, and does not take an historic point of view. III. It does not have a feeling for the exterior of things; it is not picturesque. This classic ideal was worn out towards the end of the 18th century; another was to take its place...
...reason for this is that, though all graduates whom the committee has been able to approach have received the plan with distinct favor, many of them desire to know more of the particulars. It is also necessary that detailed information be sent to graduates in all parts of the country...
...undersigned retiring directors of the Harvard Dining Association wish to express their unanimous indorsement of the candidacy of Mr. E. A. Gilmore, present director from the Law School, for president of the association. By reason of their personal contact with Mr. Gilmore in the work of the board, the directors have had opportunities, not afforded to members in general, to observe his special qualifications to give an energetic, business-like administration. They therefore take this method to speak favorably of his candidacy. On account of the changes which have recently been made in the rules of the Hall a systematic...
...Barrows, D. D., who delivered the Dudleian Lecture in Appleton Chapel last evening, took for his subject "Natural Religion as revealed in Hindooism." Whereas Christianity is steadily progressing, said he, Hindooism has shown a retrogression from its former ideals. The great reason for this degeneracy is to be found in the positive refusal of the Hindoo to recognize in his religion that broad human sympathy which is the basis of Chris tianity. His is a cold, impersonal pantheism, revelling in contradictions, tolerating all forms of religion and even no religion at all; but refusing to tolerate anything which conflicts with...