most philosophic

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A faithful and loyal staff officer was Horton, but one of the most philosophic, if not phlegmatic, souls in the service.

From Lanier of the Cavalry or, A Week's Arrest by King, Charles

The intruder accepted the situation with the most philosophic calm.

From The Avenger by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)

And yet, as the most philosophic minds can seldom refrain from investigating the infancy of great nations, our curiosity consumes itself in toilsome and disappointed efforts.

From History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 by Milman, Henry Hart

And to shew both by precept and practice that this is the most philosophic and wisest policy to pursue regarding physical health, as it also is in moral, social and spiritual matters.

From Religion And Health by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

There is nothing equal to balancing evidence; doubt is, you know, the most philosophic state of the human mind, and it will be kind of you to keep your husband perpetually in this sceptical state.

From Tales and Novels — Volume 04 by Edgeworth, Maria