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
I think of Milton, who made the most beautiful definition of a book I know—“the precious life-blood of a master spirit, treasured up on purpose to a Life beyond Life.”
From Talks to Freshman Girls by Helen Dawes Brown
Mr. Disraeli has over and over again flung in the face of Mr. Gladstone the fact that Bright, and not he, is the master spirit of Radicalism.
From Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches by Justin McCarthy
The giant, steam, is made a slave to man. and is seen at work on the mill—the mine—the forge—and rail; and everywhere marks of the master spirit, industry, are visible in our town.
From The Emigrant's Lost Son or, Life Alone in the Forest by Anonymous
The seamen, with that instinct which teaches men the presence of a master spirit, without questioning his authority, moved with more alacrity, and obeyed his orders without hesitation.
From Captain Kyd, Vol. II or, The Wizard of the Sea by Jonathon Holt Ingraham
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