Word: research
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...German Club will follow the example of its sister society, only choosing a different field for research, according to the genius of the language. Unfortunately the number of its members is small, '78 having as yet only contributed one representative...
...build their hopes of prosperity in this world and salvation in that which is to come. I shall spare you all this, and merely sketch the experiences of a small party of the unpredestinated, who invaded the hallowed precincts of orthodox doctrine for purposes other than those of historical research or religious study...
...increase the world's knowledge is but a drop in the bucket when compared with the achievements of the scholars of Germany, where, at the universities at least, competitive examinations and rich fellowships are entirely unknown. It is asserted that, by the English system, all inclination for original research is not only not fostered, but is even repressed. If these objections to the Cambridge and Oxford methods are really well founded (and an American can hardly profess to be a judge of the matter except with regard to the comparison between English and German scholarship), any changes founded upon them...
...those intending to enter that profession. We can notice but a few of the leading ones. In referring to the necessary qualifications of those intending to become lawyers, he said, "His position implies fair natural powers, trained intellect, good common-sense, habits of thought and reflection, diligence of research and preparation, strict integrity and honorable purpose." Such is the foundation for one who would be a successful lawyer. The prevailing idea that success is measured by the amount of fame a lawyer obtains was by no means favored, and, continuing, the lecturer paid great tribute to those who with painful...
...mind for research and a heart that felt...