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William De Witt Hyde

(1858–1917) Academic

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William De Witt Hyde was an academic.

Quick Facts About William De Witt Hyde

Born: September 23, 1858
Died: June 29, 1917
Profession: Academic

About William De Witt Hyde

[Wikidata] American writer (1858–1917)... | [Wikipedia] William De Witt Hyde was an American educator and academic administrator who served as the president of Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, for thirty-two years, from 1885 to his death in 1917.

Quotes by William De Witt Hyde

“Epicurus is right, that happiness is up at auction all the time, and sold in lots to suit the purchaser whenever he…

William De Witt Hyde

Happiness

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“Democracy is a most accommodating and charming form of government, full of variety and diversity,”

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Democracy

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“Christianity of this simple, vital sort is the world's salvation. Criticised by enemies and caricatured by friends; fossilised in the minds of…

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Christianity

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“The higher the style we demand of friendship, of course the less easy to establish it with flesh and blood. We walk…

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Flesh and blood

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“Come fill the Cup, and in the fire of Spring Your Winter-garment of repentance fling: The bird of Time has but a…

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Poetry

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“We ought to look round for people to eat and drink with, before we look for something to eat and drink: to…

William De Witt Hyde

Friendship

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“Love has no desire to deceive, and hence no fear of being disbelieved.”

William De Witt Hyde

Fear

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