leave undone

Example Sentences

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In regard to what I ought to do or leave undone, you'll permit me to consult my own wishes, and decline friendly suggestions with my best thanks.

From The Children of the World by Heyse, Paul

Christ's teaching supplies the lack, showing what we are to do as well as what we are to leave undone.

From The Book of Courage by Faris, John Thomson

To be worthy of her, even in the slightest measure, what was there that he would leave undone?

From The Truth About Tristrem Varick A Novel by Saltus, Edgar

Say not, we will do the one, and not leave undone the other; for the inordinate degree to which the meaner passions are developed, dulls our sense of loftier needs.

From Creed And Deed A Series of Discourses by Adler, Felix

Then he needs to know where to find the remedy that will restore his health and help him to do and leave undone the things he ought.

From Works of Martin Luther With Introductions and Notes (Volume II) by Luther, Martin