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Show LJ ow IT STARTEp I 1 fiy JAN NEWTON SmuT "Grit" i"TH-IAT boy's grit will make him Ids way In the world" was the frequent comment heard recently of a member of a winning crew who stuck to his oars, rowing with the rest of his teammates, only to collapse as the boat crossed the finish line and be operated on for a hernia which came upon him during the race. It is Interesting to dwell upon how the word "grit" came to acquire the sense of courage. Spartan obliviousness oblivious-ness to physical discomfort, stoicism while in the throes of bodily or mental men-tal anguish. ' Grit is an old English term for sand or gravel, with which words It was synonymous, and which was used to perfect the texture of stones, used for grinding. The better the grit, the more efficient the grinding stones. So, the human impulse for novelty In expression could not well be expected ex-pected to overlook such an opportunity for Introducing into our language a word which has come to be identified with those personal qualities which make one stand out under conditions of stress and strain. . 1932. Bell Syndicate. WNU Service. |