sober-mindedness
Example Sentences
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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
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
But what is the proof of sober-mindedness in man or woman?
From The Economist by Henry Graham Dakyns
Not sober-mindedness alone comes to him who looks narrowly into himself, but great sorrow of heart also.
From Bunyan Characters (3rd Series) by Alexander Whyte
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
