Word: keener
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Dates: during 1902-1902
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...estimate the worth of their own natures and the scope of their powers. By the scholastic tests of examinations she trains men in clearer self knowledge, in concentrated and readily commanded intellectual faculties. By the intercourse with their fellows, also, men are taught within her bounds this same keener knowledge of self, and a catholic judgment of their own strengths and weaknesses. They learn these same lessons in their attempts to imitate the achievements and to follow the ideals of some great teacher...