Duke University - Chanticleer Yearbook (Durham, NC)

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ACADEMIC OOPERATION AND KNOWLEDGE OF MANKIND TO FURTHER THE PROGRESS OF CIVILIZATION Let there he comprehension in our minds — let us under- stand the temperaments and ideas oj our Jellow beings and know how to help lead them with decisions that we make just and fair. A clear understanding of people in general, particularly of those surrounding us, an understanding of situations, of motives — all this is implied by the word comprehension. For those who are our leaders in the government of both campuses, this comprehension is important in order for them to be counted upon to do their jobs to the best of their ability. For those of us who form the student body, whether we be in navy, marine, or civilian life, such an understand- ing is important to us in our everyday responsibilities. There is something else just as important to a com- munity as comprehension, and that is cooperation. From personal experience, we all know that cooperation or the lack of it causes success or failure. There must be cooperation if there is anything to be accomplished. The student body, the Student Government — all of us know the important connotation of that word coopera- tion, and we realize that the more of it we have with the faculty, the administration, and with ourselves, the smoother our lives will run this university. None of us believe there will ever be a Utopia — something or someone will always prevent such a thing — but we know that there is no harm done in trying to make this part of the world a better place to live in. ]l ' e can get further along such a road by stressing the importance of comprehension and cooperation. Comprehension — so that we can understand life and living, and by this understanding be more capable to judge and help our fellow men. Cooperation — so that we can learn to pull together, and by mutual unanimity be able to further the progress not only of ourselves but of all civilization.