Loyal, confident submission will give you courage, boldness, fortitude in the face of a hostile society. From LearnThat.org. [www.yourdictionary.com]
That internal fortitude is one of the most powerful things you can possess as a writer. From Wordnik.com. [Writer Unboxed » Blog Archive » The Only Way to Know If You’ll Be a Successful Writer] Reference
Each now, separately, and with nearly equal difficulty, strove to attain fortitude to seek an explanation. From Wordnik.com. [Camilla: or, A Picture of Youth] Reference
Pursue me, persecute me no longer, but suffer me to abide by myself, till my fortitude is better strengthened to meet my destiny! '. From Wordnik.com. [Camilla: or, A Picture of Youth] Reference
They showed what we call fortitude, and bravery and fortitude go hand in hand. ". From Wordnik.com. [Holiday Stories for Young People] Reference
Her fortitude was a charm to him even in this hour. From Wordnik.com. [Jennie Gerhardt] Reference
His fortitude was the more admirable because he was not willing to die. From Wordnik.com. [The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 5] Reference
Exert a little of that fortitude, which is so necessary for our preservation. From Wordnik.com. [The Romance of the Forest] Reference
The only thing that disturbed her fortitude were the signs of distress from him. From Wordnik.com. [The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius] Reference
73 But as female fortitude is commonly artificial, so it is seldom steady or consistent. From Wordnik.com. [The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire] Reference
His fortitude is the more extraordinary because his domestic feelings were unusually strong. From Wordnik.com. [Brave Men and Women Their Struggles, Failures, And Triumphs] Reference
His fortitude is the more extraordinary, because his domestic feelings were unusually strong. From Wordnik.com. [Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 3] Reference
"Does not, then," he said, "that which is called fortitude, Simmias, eminently belong to philosophers?". From Wordnik.com. [Apology, Crito, and Phaedo of Socrates] Reference
Saying yes sometimes requires intestinal fortitude, which is in woefully short supply amongst Americas bureaucrats. From Wordnik.com. [STOP THE PRESSES!!!] Reference
They're products of external pressure, rather than internal fortitude, which is antithetical for lead characters in fiction. From Wordnik.com. [AnimeBlogger.net Antenna] Reference
Bede, however, means weakness in the strict sense in which it is opposed to fortitude, which is a character of the irascible power. From Wordnik.com. [Nature and Grace: Selections from the Summa Theologica of Thomas Aquinas] Reference
Courage and fortitude is your portion. From Wordnik.com. [Obama's VP vetter steps aside] Reference
There is no "fortitude" involved in supporting a war. From Wordnik.com. [OT: Everybody Is Kung-Fu Fighting] Reference
But once I did, and had the kind of fortitude to do that, I found myself stuck. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Mar 13, 2007] Reference
He bore it calmly and with that fortitude which is a distinguishing trait of his species. From Wordnik.com. [Seven and Nine years Among the Camanches and Apaches An Autobiography] Reference
It takes a certain kind of fortitude and leadership to take a strong stand against a small group of children. From Wordnik.com. [Tina Dupuy: GOP: Bring Back 'Corruption of Blood'] Reference
BORGER: This is the kind of fortitude we've seen from Senator Kennedy when he's negotiating legislation in the Congress. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Aug 25, 2008] Reference
Wherefore it is evident that it is opposed to the virtue of fortitude which is concerned about fear and daring, as stated above. From Wordnik.com. [Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province] Reference
But through all that she endured, Elizabeth revealed a kind of fortitude and grace that will long remain a source of inspiration. From Wordnik.com. [Cancer could not conquer Elizabeth Edwards' spirit] Reference
It was the kind of fortitude depicted in The General and His Labyrinth, Garcia Marquez 'cheerless biographical novel of Simon Bolivar. From Wordnik.com. [Michael Fairbanks: The Colombian Elections: Who Will Be the Next President of Macondo?] Reference
A kind of fortitude seemed to be gathering about her mouth, and I dreaded it. From Wordnik.com. [On the Gull's Road] Reference
Well, Sarah, as you probably know, courage (or "fortitude") was one of the four classic. From Wordnik.com. [Stand Firm] Reference
Even rebel groups have offered their admiration for al-Bashir's "fortitude" during this time. From Wordnik.com. [Nicholas D. Kristof] Reference
Elizabeth revealed a kind of fortitude and grace that will long remain a source of inspiration. From Wordnik.com. [TIME.com: Top Stories] Reference
He had lived so long in the East that he gained not a little of that Eastern fortitude which is the fortitude of fatalism. From Wordnik.com. [A History of the Four Georges and of William IV, Volume III (of 4)] Reference
There is no true fortitude which is not founded upon this fear, as there is no other principle of so settled and fixed a nature. From Wordnik.com. [The Young Gentleman and Lady's Monitor, and English Teacher's Assistant] Reference
Hoch, that's glorious stuff -- pure as any one of the cardinal virtues, and strong as fortitude, which is the champion of them all. ". From Wordnik.com. [Going to Maynooth Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three] Reference
Fortunately for you, I don’t have that kind of fortitude, and I must confess that it’s true. From Wordnik.com. [J.D.’s Top 10 Movie Soundtracks » Scene-Stealers] Reference
Better still, show fortitude and stick with stocks. From Wordnik.com. [401(K) Plans: Assets Ho!] Reference
Only Paul Tsongas had had the fortitude to challenge him. From Wordnik.com. [SIX MEN AND A DONKEY] Reference
Given the challenges ahead, he'll need all the fortitude he can muster. From Wordnik.com. [How To Run A White House] Reference
Critics say much depends on the political skill and fortitude of Ahmed Qurei. From Wordnik.com. [A CHANGE OF DIRECTION] Reference
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