highest endeavor

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He is now sixty, the owner of the finest library in his city, with the reputation of being its best-read man, and one whose highest endeavor is to help his fellow man.

From Pushing to the Front by Marden, Orison Swett

Let this then be our labor, this our highest endeavor, to be really what we have been from the beginning of the world.

From True Christianity by Arndt, Johann

He would be a leader––not of war––not of government for the daily duties of village life, but of the Things of the Spirit which seemed calling within him to highest endeavor.

From The Flute of the Gods by Ryan, Marah Ellis

Utmost; highest endeavor or state; most nearly perfect thing, or being, or action; as, to do one's best; to the best of our ability.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

Most of all, equal opportunity for all classes and large prizes for the ambitious and industrious serve to stimulate individuals of native ability to their highest endeavor.

From Races and Immigrants in America by Commons, John R. (John Rogers)