Word: wisdom
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...most intimate relations with Alma Mater by being chosen one of the Corporation, - a board which, although both in law and fact it is the College more truly than either the Faculty or the Overseers, rarely gets credit among the undergraduates or the community for the power and wisdom shown in its direct authority or its general influence. Dr. Walker's services as a Fellow of the College terminated only after a service of twenty-four years; and his devoted affection to the College, his wide knowledge of men, and his high, liberal, and sensible views of education, were profoundly...
...force of Eastern wisdom to express...
Whereas it has seemed good to Almighty God, in his infinite wisdom, to take from us our beloved friend and classmate, Nicholas Reed...
...mountain labored and brought forth a mouse; in other words, the wisdom of the College has again discussed compulsory chapel, and has abated chapel services for Sunday mornings. There can be no doubt now that the College has found its felo de se. Whither has the religious zeal of our Puritan ancestors fled? No more shivering through early prayers on Sunday morning! The next step downward will be some such villanous scheme as the ventilation of the recitation-rooms. But why should that religious service which is necessary six mornings in the week be found superfluous on the seventh? Truly...
Resolved, That, while recognizing the infinite wisdom of Providence in removing from us one whose abilities have done so much to advance the cause of science in this country, and whose unassuming character has so endeared him to all those connected with him, we deeply lament the loss of one whose devotion to science excited the enthusiasm of all, and whose noble qualities can never be forgotten by those who knew...