manfulness

Example Sentences

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Subdue mutiny, discord, widespread despair, by manfulness, justice, mercy and wisdom.

From Past and Present by Carlyle, Thomas

But here we are met with the cry of strength and manfulness.

From The English Novel And the Principle of its Development by Lanier, Sidney

His taste was not an instinct, but the slow result of reflection and of the manfulness with which he always acknowledged to himself his own mistakes.

From Among My Books First Series by Lowell, James Russell

"I'll tell you what I wish, Miss Holabird!" he said suddenly, letting go his moustache, and turning round with sufficient manfulness, and facing her.

From Real Folks by Whitney, A. D. T. (Adeline Dutton Train)

He only sees his own weakness, and want of life, of spirit, of manfulness, of power. 

From Westminster Sermons with a Preface by Kingsley, Charles