Word: generous
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Irving could have had no more happy introduction yesterday afternoon than the few appropriate words of Dean Briggs: "A friend who has given delight the world over has come again to our corner of the world to show a generous courtesy to Harvard University. We welcome Mr. Irving...
...regard to the retiring allowance, when I first thought of resigning I was only dimly aware of the existence of such a thing, and I certainly had no idea or expectation that I should in any way benefit from it myself. I need not say that the unexpected and generous provision made for me is very welcome, and relieves me from all pecuniary cares for the rest of my life. I only wish I could have foreseen it long ago in the day of small things. I am, however, sincerely glad that my colleagues have this to look forward...
Thanking you and the Corporation for the generous trust in me which you have always shown...
...fund stands; otherwise, as we have promised before, we shall publish this account every few days. As a last word we ask the students to consider this matter and to make it better known; when it is better known we have no fear of any lack of generous subscriptions...
Parties have an undeniable function. History tells us that there are usually two main parties, opposed in principles. Men are economical or generous, hopeful or despondent. In politics the contrast is as strong. Party principles are innate in men; and choosing the one or the other, men decide political issues as they arise. In America these two widely divided parties have always existed; and at present are called Democratic and Republican. They are so radically different that a thinking man cannot stand neutral. There are times in politics when party lines grow indistinct, but these are only temporary...