sober-mindedness
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It is a marvel to me how the Athenians came to be persuaded that Socrates fell short of sober-mindedness as touching the gods.
From The Memorabilia by Henry Graham Dakyns
Then you would call sober-mindedness a condition of our nature, such as pain, not a matter of reason that can be learnt?
From Cyropaedia: the education of Cyrus by Henry Graham Dakyns
There was a sober-mindedness in the man; his companions were contented though he only looked on tolerantly at their fun, for the most part, without taking any active share himself.
From Strangers and Wayfarers by Sarah Orne Jewett
The things which American life and manners preach to her are not patience, sober-mindedness, faithfulness, diligence, and honesty, and eagerness for physical enjoyment.
From Reflections and Comments 1865-1895 by Edwin Lawrence Godkin
But from his want of sober-mindedness, we cannot always prove his earnestness in the cause he advocated.
From Calamities and Quarrels of Authors by Isaac Disraeli
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