highest endeavor

Example Sentences

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A new life had begun—a life devoted to the highest endeavor.

From Famous American Statesmen by Bolton, Sarah Knowles

He would be a leader––not of war––not of government for the daily duties of village life, but of the Things of the Spirit which seemed calling within him to highest endeavor.

From The Flute of the Gods by Ryan, Marah Ellis

Utmost; highest endeavor or state; most nearly perfect thing, or being, or action; as, to do one's best; to the best of our ability.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

Know your object, that it is worthy the highest endeavor of a human being, and then pursue it with a divine enthusiasm that no obstacle can daunt, an ardor that no weariness can quench.

From Quit Your Worrying! by James, George Wharton

He is now sixty, the owner of the finest library in his city, with the reputation of being its best-read man, and one whose highest endeavor is to help his fellow man.

From Pushing to the Front by Marden, Orison Swett