Discontent is the want of self-reliance: it is infirmity of will. From LearnThat.org. [Douglas Jerrold (1803-1857), English playwright & humorist.]
If the Lord now calls me to a period of weakness, I know well that his power can be made perfect in infirmity. From Wordnik.com. [Insight Scoop | The Ignatius Press Blog:] Reference
This passion, as it is a sign of infirmity, which is dishonour; so also it is a sign of knowledge, which is honour. From Wordnik.com. [The Elements of Law Natural and Politic] Reference
My infirmity was the principal cause which prevented me from mixing in polite companies, and enjoying the conversation of the fair. From Wordnik.com. [The Confessions of J J Rousseau]
So Rom.viii. 26, the Spirit helpeth, bears up that infirmity which is ready to make us go double. From Wordnik.com. [The Doctrine of the Saints��� Perseverance Explained and Confirmed] Reference
1360: I haue a strange infirmity, which is nothing. From Wordnik.com. [Macbeth (1623 First Folio Edition)] Reference
New Girl: -- "Can you tell me where the'infirmity 'is?". From Wordnik.com. [The Carolinian, Edited by the Senior Class, 1909] Reference
Neither should "infirmity" or "senescence" appear as a cause of death, according to the. From Wordnik.com. [Medlogs - Recent stories] Reference
I guarantee that regardless of the nature of our "infirmity," there is more than enough grace to take care of it. From Wordnik.com. [Jamaica - Full Feed] Reference
I have a strange infirmity, which is nothing. From Wordnik.com. [Macbeth] Reference
That infirmity had governed Julien from early maturity. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
In all thy works be quick, and no infirmity shall come to thee. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 26: Ecclesiasticus The Challoner Revision] Reference
He was not a man to discover infirmity in the presence of danger. From Wordnik.com. [Memoirs of the Union's Three Great Civil War Generals] Reference
She was not much bent with age, though "compassed with infirmity.". From Wordnik.com. [Elizabeth: the Disinherited Daughter By E. Ben Ez-er] Reference
You shall faint, and labour, and young men shall fall by infirmity. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 27: Isaias The Challoner Revision] Reference
The great Apostle says: "That virtue is made perfect in infirmity.". From Wordnik.com. [Life of Venerable Sister Margaret Bourgeois] Reference
But now his clout -- and his infirmity -- make obscurity impossible. From Wordnik.com. [Heart Of The Matter] Reference
The young, confident that they'll escape infirmity, smirk at the old. From Wordnik.com. [It's Never Too Late to Become a Mall Rat] Reference
Those persons who live always in doors, confined by work or infirmity to. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
And behold there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 49: Luke The Challoner Revision] Reference
If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things that concern my infirmity. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 54: 2 Corinthians The Challoner Revision] Reference
We're obviously wired to find robust health a prettier sight than infirmity. From Wordnik.com. [The Biology Of Beauty] Reference
The time came for Joshua and Elizabeth to yield to infirmity, and retire from active life. From Wordnik.com. [Elizabeth: the Disinherited Daughter By E. Ben Ez-er] Reference
And he said to me: My grace is sufficient for thee: for power is made perfect in infirmity. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 54: 2 Corinthians The Challoner Revision] Reference
And there was a certain man there that had been eight and thirty years under his infirmity. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 50: John The Challoner Revision] Reference
The spirit of a man upholdeth his infirmity: but a spirit that is easily angered, who can bear?. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 22: Proverbs The Challoner Revision] Reference
Courage under physical pain she had learned from seeing Patrick contend with his own infirmity. From Wordnik.com. [The Hermit of Far End] Reference
One reason few people want to address his age, or his infirmity, is the valor of his Vietnam service. From Wordnik.com. [How Old Is Too Old?] Reference
No, not exactly, but attractive rather than ugly, notwithstanding her infirmity, for she was lame, poor child!. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
Those who by reason of bodily infirmity or inherent weakness were unfitted for military prowess were left alone. From Wordnik.com. [The Art of Living in Australia ; together with three hundred Australian cookery recipes and accessory kitchen information by Mrs. H. Wicken] Reference
Airline pilots start losing their reflexes as they age, and senility and infirmity can be incapacitating in any profession. From Wordnik.com. [Too Soon Old, Too Late Wise] Reference
And he that went down first into the pond after the motion of the water was made whole of whatsoever infirmity he lay under. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 50: John The Challoner Revision] Reference
It is easy to learn, members of the Boule, what is the best proof that I ride on account of my infirmity and not from arrogance. From Wordnik.com. [The Orations of Lysias] Reference
Then if any of thy people Israel, knowing his own scourge and infirmity shall pray, and shall spread forth his hands in this house. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 14: 2 Paralipomenon The Challoner Revision] Reference
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