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Harvard's bold choice! "Veritas" matters now more than ever! Hold to the truth!

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    John Harvard (Harvard magazine)

    Harvard’s president rejected Trump’s demands. Here’s how other university leaders ...

    Harvard, as the most prestigious global institution of higher education, has finally and firmly stood for academic freedom and independence with its motto, Veritas."

    "Harvard’s motto, Veritas, has a long — and for two centuries, invisible — history. The Veritas shield is a central element of Harvard University’s graphic identity dating back to 1643."Harvard University Shields

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    Harvard University Shields

    As "Harvard motto: What it means and hwy it matters "explains, the motto holds significance now more than ever in proving that the pen is mightier than the sword under any circumstances.

    While writing, the lyrics of "If We Hold On Together" come to mind. Let us also not forget the countless children suffering in the midst of wars. We must give them the chance to learn! Once again, the pen is mightier than the sword—never the other way around! This principle is the very foundation of our democracy.


    "We hold on together"

    Don't lose your way
    With each passing day
    You've come so far
    Don't throw it away
    Live believing
    Dreams are for weaving
    Wonders are waiting to start
    Live your story
    Faith hope and glory
    Hold to the truth
    In your heart

    If we hold on together
    I know our dreams
    Will never die
    Dreams see us through
    To forever
    Where clouds roll by
    For you and I

    Souls in the winds
    must learn how to bend
    Seek out a star
    Hold on to the end
    Valley, mountain
    There is a fountain
    Washes our tears
    All away
    Words are swaying
    Someone is praying
    Please let us come
    Home to stay

    If we hold on together
    I know our dreams
    Will never die
    Dreams see us through
    To forever
    Where clouds roll by
    For you and I

    When we are out there
    In the dark
    We'll dream about the sun
    In the dark
    We'll feel the light
    Warm our hearts
    Everyone

    If we hold on together
    I know our dreams
    Will never die
    Dreams see us through
    To forever
    As high
    As souls can fly
    The clouds roll by
    For you and I


    "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works.." (Mathew 5:16)


     
     
    鈴木佑治 日米大学教歴45年。 現在は研究、英語アドバイザー。言語学(英語学、意味論、語用論)専攻。Ph.D.(ジョージタウン大学、テーマ英語法助動詞意味論)。著書、論文、エッセイ多数(Amazon)。趣味、ボーカル・ジャズ・ポップス、野球、自転車。

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