Word: effort
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...found. Every young man needs to acquire a habit of concentration, and a devotion to purpose, without inquiring too much whether he enjoys the process or whether he himself always perceives at the moment its direct relation to what is to come afterward. He must learn to put forth effort, because he has faith in the end to be attained, not because the means to that end suit his taste. --The World's Work...
...deny that many are in need of aid, but if financial helps is to be given, why shouldn't it be given exclusively to the widows and other dependents of those who fell. For the men in hard circumstances no effort should be spared in securing suitable positions; the country needs every man at some productive post so that he may become a helpful member of the community. Work will do this; gifts will not. Let us temper generosity with good sense...
...effort will be made today to play off the entire fourth round of the single tennis tournament. Winners of the fourth round who can play their opponents in the next round are urged to do so. The doubles tournament will also start today. Players who are in both the singles and doubles tournaments should endeavor to keep both engagements...
...very much want Harvard men to join our organization. We want them, however, only if they can serve without detriment to their college progress. Every effort will be made to permit the fulfillment of their college demands...
...presented at any concert in which they take part. Wherever the question of specialty numbers or joint work should arise, it shall be referred to the officers sitting in committee of each partaking club; always with the provision that if the officers of any one club believe that such effort is not consistent with their policy, they shall have the right to refuse to take such part...