most philosophic

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It is most philosophic when most enthusiastic, the clearest light of its wisdom being shed from the keenest fire of its love.

From The Literature of Ecstasy by Mordell, Albert

It was the most philosophic and at the same time the most religious and the most intellectually untrammeled body of men who ever gathered to discuss political theories and measures.

From "Colony,"--or "Free State"? "Dependence,"--or "Just Connection"? "Empire,"--or "Union"? by Snow, Alpheus Henry

The vituperative eloquence showered upon Mr. Ferret by the Major's lady was, I afterwards heard, extremely copious and varied, and was borne by him, as I could easily believe, with the most philosophic composure.

From The Experiences of a Barrister, and Confessions of an Attorney by Warren, Samuel

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 same period does not produce its most popular poet, its most effective orator, and its most philosophic historian.

From The Idea of a University Defined and Illustrated: In Nine Discourses Delivered to the Catholics of Dublin by Newman, John Henry