Word: alma
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...great to be augmented by harsh words; but defeat, though unpalatable, is often salutary. Had Americans, and especially Harvard men, instead of deluding themselves with patriotic excuses, taken a wholesome lesson from their plucky and honorable defeat on the Thames, more silk flags would adorn to-day our Alma Mater...
...electives; and their agreeable manners serve to heighten the favorable impression. But in time the artificiality and unfitness for real life of most Harvard men will be discovered by all, as it has been discovered by the gentleman of whom I have spoken. For the credit of our Alma Mater, therefore, may we show more respect for "digs" and, if possible, become imbued with a little of their spirit...
Long may we call our Alma Mater fair...
...Then Alma Mater doth in honor dwell...
...Alma Mater swaps her cap and gown...