It is difficult for me to think of any situation that is more trying on the nerves than that of conducting a large institution, with heavy obligations to meet, without knowing where the money is to come from to meet these obligations from month to month.
He reflects on the immense stress and uncertainty involved in leading a large educational institution with constant financial demands.
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