Word: tireless
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...work he was doing, he was always ready to change instantly any plan or belief, if convinced of its error. He was optimistic, trustful, and appreciative, of boundless energy in the pursuit of truth, and as willing to receive as to give advice. He was an unwearied executive, equally tireless in making broad plans and in carrying out elaborate details...
...institutions of all kinds engaged in social betterment, Liberty Loan campaigns, all point to a vast need of men. Not one half of us know what war is. It does not permit us to pass our days in usual routine. It calls for radical readjustments, real sacrifices, and a tireless activity...
...strong and self-confident opinions and positive expression, he was a kindly spirit, hospitable, generous, appreciative of others. His mental energy seemed limitless, his industry tireless, his optimism unquenchable. He exemplified his own ideal of productive scholarship, and carried to the grave with him plans for more books than most of us would think of achieving in a lifetime
...particular contingent with which we were associated has undoubtedly had a better opportunity than any other previous one of showing what stuff it was made of, and it has in no respect fallen short of the standard which Harvard University may properly require of its representatives. Willingness, courage, tireless devotion and team play were here shown, and the whole credit for its success belongs to the members of the Unit...
With deep sadness the CRIMSON records the death of its ex-president, George Norton Phillips. Earnest and sincere in purpose, and fulfilling all that is inherent in the name of friendship, his life was an inspiration to those who will long miss his companionship. The tireless energy and diligence with which he served this paper will endear forever his memory to his associates and his successors...