entireness

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It was in these terms that Bonheur described herself in the interview: “Art is an absorbent — a tyrant. It demands heart, brain, soul, body, the entireness of his votary,” she said.

From New York Times • Oct. 17, 2022

The entireness and simplicity of life is flawed by the intrusion of an inquisitive element, and this inquisitive element never yet found anything which was much worth the finding.

From Dreamthorp A Book of Essays Written in the Country by Smith, Alexander

There have been many acute essays upon his minor characteristics; but intellectual criticism has never grappled with Shakespearian art, in its entireness and grandeur, and probably it never will.

From Washington's Birthday by Schauffler, Robert Haven

It is intended for the entireness of our sanctification: “the very God of peace sanctify you wholly.”

From Sermons Preached at Brighton Third Series by Robertson, Frederick William

He had given up work, and betaken himself to bed, where he had gradually relapsed into his old belief—accounting for his entireness by the strength alone of the crystal.

From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 12 by Various