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high-mindedness

How to use high-mindedness in a sentence

This high-mindedness of Cornelius, and his lofty conception of the aims of art, must always command our respect.

A standard of good taste and high-mindedness was set in the beginning, and the tradition of it remains a living force.

All suggestions of anything other than the strictest high-mindedness were withdrawn from both sides.

The impression she produced was that of gentle high-mindedness.

It is necessary to emphasise that Moore impressed those in contact with him by no quality so much as by his high-mindedness.

THOMAS MOORESTEPHEN GWYNN

I quite agree about his high-mindedness, and have long thought so; but in this case it is too far, and I shall tell him so.

His high-mindedness Simon showed in the beautiful saying, "The world subsists on three conditions, truth, justice and peace."

Hetty had thought her a wonder of high-mindedness and independence of spirit, if very formal and cold.

HETTY GRAYROSA MULHOLLAND

And my grandmother spoke to me almost daily of her gentleness, her high-mindedness, her beauty, and her charm.

The vital thing is whether or not a woman of your high-mindedness had real and lasting cause for shame.

SYNONYM OF THE DAY

OCTOBER 26, 1985