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...educated men is not to be the same, but is to be adjusted on some principle of equivalence, according to the pursuit in life for which the pupil seems to show the most aptitude, or, in other words, that a liberal education shall include a technical and professional element. According to the existing scheme this specialization begins after what is called liberal education is completed, so far as it can be completed at college. But if the specialization is to begin, not only in college, but before college, it is evident that the reform contemplated by President Eliot involves...
...stepped in, and, declaring that the horse was introducing a tricky and dangerous spirit, discharged him. "I, myself," said he, "will assume charge of the colt's education in running, as well as the other things," But the mule was lame, Moral: Was not the mule kind? The professional element in athletics must be removed. [Princetonian...
...seemed to me that the question of competition in athletics has had considerable underlying influence in the formation of regulations. This is one of the points upon which the faculty and the undergraduates seem to differ. It is perhaps desirable, as the faculty appear to wish, to lessen the element of competition. But can the faculty do this and at the same time accomplish what is generally accepted as their aim, viz.: promote athletic interests, or perhaps, rather, to save them? Is there not a direct opposition in the two ideas, lower the competitive element, and support the interests...
...allow themselves to be carried away by their enthusiasm. This all shows that the objections to young men in politics are of no account. In fact it is only the managers of the "machine" who make any objection. All others ought to be interested to bring this element forward. If a taste and desire to take a proper share in the government is not displayed by men when young they become indifferent and often ashamed to begin when they are older. Every college man should be prepared to take his share of the work bravely, for, having the best education...
...preparatory schools throughout New England furnish a large portion of the different classes with a set of men better adapted and fitted for college life than the private school element. But a Southerner or Westerner is without the circle of Harvard influence, nor is he fired by the enthusiasm of his companions as many a new Englander is. The number of colleges giving a passable education nearer at hand offer a great inducement to remain at home, and he thinks that the education will be as beneficial, if not quite as fine as Harvard's. Moreover, although Harvard's position...