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Perhaps there was talk of adding a course to the college curriculum, in addition to that for training the all-competent
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for the self-centring of the young. To apply the term to a man or woman was considered highly complimentary. The advisers of this state of mind probably meant to suggest a desirable equilibrium and mental balance; but the actual effect of the self-centred training is illustrated by a story told of Thomas H. Benton, who had been described as an egotist by some of the newspapers. Meeting Colonel Frank Blair one day, he said:
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Colonel Blair, I see that the newspapers call me an egotist. I wish you would tell me frankly, as a friend, if you think the charge is true.
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It is a very direct question, Mr. Benton, replied Colonel Blair,
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Well, sir, said Mr. Benton, throwing his head back and his chest forward,