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...also use the method of "discovery." In studying the ordinary philosophy the student must be content with doing what thousands have done before him; in studying cosmic philosophy. he is doing in a large measure new work. Cosmic philosophy itself could not fail to be helped by being thus taught; its excellences would be made more excellent, and its errors corrected...
...that time have grown dim through the long vista of years during which she lived with Pat or Mike, and a brood of children, in two wretched, dirty rooms. After years and grinding poverty have rendered her a fit model for the figure of a Hecate, and experience has taught her that a second bath in a twelvemonth is superfluous, she is, by a bitter irony, appointed to clean and take care of the rooms of perhaps thirty unfortunate students. The innocent Freshman, coming from a home where everything is done by well-taught and comely servants, is surprised...
...make the beds and do what most requires neatness, while the other should carry out the ashes, etc.; and the number of superintendents should be so increased that each goody should feel liable to a weekly or daily inspection, so that, if ignorant, she might be properly taught. But of course Harvard is too poor; and when I count up the different improvements which instructors and students desire, as well as all the advantages of instruction and a pleasant abiding-place for her four years' course which Harvard already offers with her limited means, I am almost ashamed to grumble...
...riding-masters and maitres-d'armes are required to give lessons at half-price to the students. Harvard has taken the lead in adopting what is good in the management of European colleges; why not imitate them in encouraging the physical development of students? As fencing is easily taught to classes of five, and sparring to classes of three, one instructor in each art would be able to give a course of lessons to all who wished to learn; and students would be much more likely to take exercise among themselves in these exciting ways, than to practice regularly...
...which relate to individuals, should be posted on the bulletin board as soon as they are passed. We asked for this before, and we repeat our request now, feeling fully convinced that it is the only way in which misunderstandings can be prevented, and that harmony between teachers and taught be continued, the promotion of which is as much the interest of the students as of the professors...