pliableness

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This trait of the young poet speaks sufficiently for itself;—the sensibility, the temper, the ingenuous pliableness which it exhibits, show a disposition capable, by nature, of every thing we most respect and love.

From Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 1 With His Letters and Journals by Moore, Thomas

The very versatility and pliableness, so loudly condemned in his former situation, is now an additional recommendation.

From Four Early Pamphlets by Godwin, William

It is certain this pliableness and facility are very liable to abuse.

From Four Early Pamphlets by Godwin, William

They are endowed with a pliableness and versatility of mind, that with a little attention and management may easily be turned to any pursuit.

From Four Early Pamphlets by Godwin, William

Friedland, battle of, iii. 30-33; the campaign reviewed, 32-37; Alexander's pliableness after, 351; battle of, compares with that at Beresina, iv.

From The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. IV. (of IV.) by Sloane, William Milligan