sober-mindedness

Example Sentences

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Not sober-mindedness alone comes to him who looks narrowly into himself, but great sorrow of heart also. 

From Bunyan Characters (3rd Series) by Whyte, Alexander

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 Godkin, Edwin Lawrence

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 Jewett, Sarah Orne

But what is the proof of sober-mindedness in man or woman?

From The Economist by Dakyns, Henry Graham

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 Dakyns, Henry Graham