sober-mindedness

Example Sentences

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But what is the proof of sober-mindedness in man or woman?

From The Economist by Dakyns, Henry Graham

There was a sober-mindedness in the man; his companions were contented though he only looked on tolerantly at their fun, for the most part, without taking any active share himself.

From Strangers and Wayfarers by Jewett, Sarah Orne

It is a marvel to me how the Athenians came to be persuaded that Socrates fell short of sober-mindedness as touching the gods.

From The Memorabilia by Dakyns, Henry Graham

Let me repeat it to illustrate how sober-mindedness and great sorrow of heart always come to the best of men. 

From Bunyan Characters (3rd Series) by Whyte, Alexander

She was Miss Harriet's young Boston cousin, Helena Vernon, who, half-amused and half-impatient at the unnecessary sober-mindedness of her hostess and of Ashford in general, had set herself to the difficult task of gayety.

From The Queen's Twin and Other Stories by Jewett, Sarah Orne