Sublime

proved himself in all respects a worthy minister at the sacred altar of friendship.’

Research sociologist

sybaritic

I heard myself thinking, This man’s message needs a much larger audience.

The most ambitious publishing effort of his career was launched, a work of ten volumes encompassing the entire natural history of the United States. It was his “endeavor to make myself understood by all.”

Ike’s reputation for common sense, his dedication, his sense of humor—and his temper—had become legendary.

The Trouble I’ve Seen,

Steering

He accepted Peabody’s premises and made them his own: competition is healthy, success comes from effort, reward is based on performance, religious observance and moral probity are indispensable to a productive life.