Word: diffusionism
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Old theories held that as light energy went out it was dissipated in space, the diffusion being so complete that any reversal of Time would be ludicrous. The Quantum Theory brought out that light is not dissipated but deposits whole energy from one atom on another atom. This, said Dr...
Half way measures would not be enough. Rather than fall into the error of presenting an emasculated form of instruction in production with ostentatious amateurism it would be better to confine the scope of the school to merely play writing. It would be a considerable, misfortune if Harvard's second...
Every Sunday morning Manhattan converts assemble at the Ritz or Park Lane resolved upon "unfurling the Flag of Universal Peace," "the diffusion of the ideals of Love, Mercy, Justice, Right and Liberty," "the declaration of the Evangel of Happiness, and Joy."
The Smithsonian Institution, established in Washington 84 years ago through a $508,000 legacy from the illegitimate son of the first Duke of Northumberland, for "the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men," is governed by a chancellor and a board of regents. The chancellor is always the Chief Justice...
In accepting the honorary presidency Ambassador Claudel wrote in part: "I was particularly touched by this offer and I know too well the services which your circle has rendered for many years past in the diffusion of French thought not to accept the honorary presidency. I beg you, therefore, to...