Word: calme
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...freshman is too apt to abuse the extreme liberty of choice allowed him. He is often led from subjects, which he should pursue to others which, though eminently suited to the requirements of some students, are by no means worthy of his attention. The only safety is in a calm and unbiased judgment assisted by competent advice...
...interest taken in athletics by the students of this famous English preparartory school almost equals the enthusiasm of the English universities in such matters. The Thames river, which is at Eton, a calm, quiet stream, of sufficient breadth to allow a race in which several boats may enter, is within two minutes walk of the school buildings. Every pleasant afternoon in spring the crews may be seen rowing on the river, as also a host of clumsy inexperienced oarsmen, paddling about for mere pleasure. First and most important of all the various crews is the Eton crew itself, which presents...
...real basis of morals is insight into the reality of human life as life. This insight implies the determination to treat human life as real. And this insight is not mere emotion, but calm determination...
...superficial commendation, as also has the New York Times. Neither paper, however, has touched upon the real point of discussion involved in the matter. The Spirit of the Times also with a somewhat superfluous fervor shouts out its approval. "Their stated facts," it cries, "are indisputable; their arguments calm, clear, and concise; their conclusions unavoidable. The conference which suggested the ideas, and the man who clothed them with words, have equal reason to be proud of their work. An overwhelming majority of all those persons whose character and standing make their approval of value, will certainly extend to these regulations...
...task of awakening every student in case of fire, but under the rapid strides of improvement in our government we can confidently look forward to the time when this will form a regular part of the duties of some official. Until that time we beg our "anxious friend" to calm himself and to trust to the natural wakefulness of students as a safety against fire...