point of character
Example Sentences
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Purpose is the edge and point of character; it is the stamp and superscription of genius; it is the direction on the letter of talent.
From The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 2 by Gilfillan, George
If your aversion continues, you need not marry him; but my husband tells me he's charming; and in point of character, I know no one whom he estimates so highly.'
From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 452 Volume 18, New Series, August 28, 1852 by Chambers, Robert
It was a point of character which Dora could appreciate and admire, though it was not one she thought it necessary to imitate.
From Amy Herbert by Sewell, Elizabeth
It is the "Spirit given to them that ask him," with regard to agency; it is grace, in point of character; and it is holiness or practical religion, in reference to its outward influence.
From Female Scripture Biographies, Volume II by Cox, Francis Augustus
Differing in all other particulars, on this point of character their similarity is striking.
From Impressions of America During the years 1833, 1834 and 1835. In Two Volumes, Volume I. by Power, Tyrone
