Word: softe
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...subject may not be amiss. There is no doubt that many men draw up their lists of electives hastily and injudiciously, but the fault must not be wholly laid at their doors. Some elect courses that merely strike their fancy, or make attempts at what are termed soft courses; but it must be considered that we know scarcely anything of the various electives beyond the subjects and the name of the instructor, and the choice in many instances is little more than a leap in the dark. To remedy this, we suggest that a pamphlet be published containing short accounts...
...Still soft ascends thy circling smoke...
...mind quiet also. If a case of distress presents itself, relieve the sufferer, if you can do so conveniently; for the loss of money or of time is well repaid by the contentment of your mind which you thus protect. But this is advice to those who are soft-hearted. They who remain unmoved in the presence of suffering are to be envied, and you should seek to be like them; for they save both peace of mind and purse. In any case, keep away, as much as possible, from those who are ill off in mind or in body...
...week of extra work, which is too much for many students. Besides, it is due to our best instructors to give them a position where they will no longer be troubled by marks and examinations, and where they can teach students who chose their electives, not because they were "soft," or because marks were high, or because there was nothing else to take, but with an earnest desire to do their work thoroughly and faithfully. Our professors have written books and essays of great value, but, under the present system, they have little leisure for this, and their enthusiasm must...
Come tripping foot-falls, soft...