Word: clearness
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Dates: during 1880-1880
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...constitution does not yet say that Liberal Christians may be admitted, and I assert that it does not yet dare to say so. This it is that places the Brethren in such an awkward position. A "Unitarian minister," indeed, certifies that a Unitarian may join the Brethren with a clear conscience. But who is a better interpreter of the constitution, its own words, or a "Unitarian minister...
...letter is decent, no matter whether the board concurs in the sentiments of the writer or not, it will be published. The editorials only are the expressions of the opinions of the Crimson board, and for these only does the board hold itself responsible. We hope this explanation will clear up a matter on which many of the students of the University seem much confused...
...another letter to your paper or the Advocate, try to exhibit some of the reasons which make the task of management on this particular course peculiarly arduous as well as expensive. I wish, too, that I had the power to make the undergraduates of both colleges realize more clearly the necessity of having a solid financial basis for the good management of their annual boat race. The "transportation interest" supplies this basis at New London, the "hotel interest" supplies it at Saratoga; and there are absolutely no other places in America where either interest is strong enough to find...
...insist that, in order to be virtuous, a man must entertain certain beliefs about the nature and origin of the Universe, about Immortality, Free Will, &c. Now it is different. If popular education has done any thing at all, it is to show to the satisfaction of every clear-headed thinker that one may believe that the sun stands still, and yet be a bad man; while another may believe that it moves, and yet be a good man; in other words, that it is not the belief of a man which establishes his goodness or badness, but his acts...
...October, when the Library was first opened on Sunday, no less than forty-five men took advantage of the new privilege. The day was clear, the weather mild, the men not driven with work (the term had then just begun), and yet the Library was used in the few hours by more than twoscore students. The extensive use of reserved books, the heartiness with which every improvement is welcomed that facilitates the use of the Library, show how valuable is the aid it gives to members of the University. In view of all this, the opening of the Library...