Word: thinker
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Dates: during 1900-1900
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...service in memory of the late Dean Everett was held night in Divinity Chapel. Professor Emerton spoke first, confining himself to the life of Dr. Everett as a teacher and a great thinker. After a reference to his philosophical beliefs and writings, he showed how these had affected his theological ideas and had broadened his view as a teacher...
...lies in the powers within us, for we begin to realize that to be weak is to be miserable. This we must bear in mind to avoid turning side and wasting our vitality on superficial pleasures. This joy of attainment is the possession of the scientist, of the deep thinker, even of the man who has gained wealth; but it is only the stepping stone to the greatest of all joys--that of ministration. However grand the attainment, it must always seem cheap unless made glorious by a noble use. This is why unselfishness should be cultivated at all times...