master spirit
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The master spirit of this society is the convict Harcamone, in solitary confinement, awaiting the guillotine.
From Time Magazine Archive
He is and ever has been a master spirit in his county, using all his influence to further the interests of his adopted home.
From Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes by Folsom, William Henry Carman
Science bowed to his master spirit, the arts hailed him as a patron, the lightning obeyed his magic rod and nature was proud of her favorite son.
From Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution by Judson, L. Carroll
There was among them, however, a master spirit, whose cheering words and chivalrous example never failed to restore confidence.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 by Various
One to be the master spirit, one to be the slave awoke, One to shape itself obedient to the fiery words we spoke, Flame and flood and stars and mountains from the primal waters broke.
From The Divine Vision and Other Poems by A.E.
