universal testimony

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As a writer, speaker, editor, poet, reformer, friend and associate, it was the universal testimony of those who knew him best and esteemed him most truly, that he stood in the forefront of his generation.

From The Poets' Lincoln Tributes in Verse to the Martyred President by Oldroyd, Osborn H. (Osborn Hamiline)

In the face of such arguments, based, as they obviously were, on universal testimony, even the faith of the person most nearly concerned and wholly responsible must, it was judged, eventually give way.

From 'Murphy' A Message to Dog Lovers by Gambier-Parry, Ernest

It is the universal testimony of experienced teachers that such materials as are pervaded with reality serve a useful purpose with young pupils.

From Hero Stories from American History For Elementary Schools by Blaisdell, Albert F.

In short, according to the universal testimony of those who have it, it differs from all other happiness not only in degree but in kind.

From Thoughts on Religion by Gore, Charles

It is the universal testimony that Eugene and Hortense were so lovely in person and in character that they instantly won the affection of all who saw them.

From Hortense Makers of History Series by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)