potence

Example Sentences

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Idea in Deity was the Universe in potence; the sequence was involved,   767-u.

From Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry by Pike, Albert

A rare few of these because they are so richly endowed with maternal potence that the subconscious processes have remained, as Nature doubtless intended, for the most part subconscious and painless.

From Feminism and Sex-Extinction by Kenealy, Arabella

It hath the potence of a charm, On dulness lays a conquering arm, Subjects the mind to its control, And works its will upon the soul.

From Fables of La Fontaine — a New Edition, with Notes by Wright, Elizur

But in this there is no disadvantage; factors of such sovereign potence do not suffer from repetition.

From The Color Line A Brief in Behalf of the Unborn by Smith, William Benjamin

Genius has never fruited to full bloom and potence, because the mothers have so seldom realised the greatness of their task.

From Feminism and Sex-Extinction by Kenealy, Arabella