The classes in which the national spirit of Poland lived were the so-called noblesse, numbering hundreds of thousands, the town populations, and the priesthood. From Wordnik.com. [A History of Modern Europe, 1792-1878] Reference
He likened the king to the sun and the "noblesse" to the moon. From Wordnik.com. [The Rise of the Hugenots, Vol. 1 (of 2)] Reference
The explanation given to him was, that they were the "noblesse" of the land. From Wordnik.com. [Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 54, No. 333, July 1843] Reference
It now devolved upon the deputies to prepare a statement of their grievances, and for this purpose the "noblesse" retired to the. From Wordnik.com. [The Rise of the Hugenots, Vol. 1 (of 2)] Reference
Today's philanthrocapitalists don't use terms such as noblesse oblige. From Wordnik.com. [Thestar.com - Home Page] Reference
What other way to rebuild a 'noblesse' in France, and give it a chance of power be side an access to fortune?. From Wordnik.com. [The Parisians — Complete] Reference
"noblesse" is already lowered and vitiated in its tone. From Wordnik.com. [Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 54, No. 333, July 1843] Reference
Made mee thinke noblesse lost, in him quicke buried. From Wordnik.com. [Bussy D'Ambois and The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois] Reference
This convention has had a fair whiff of noblesse oblige. From Wordnik.com. [Report From Philly: Why The Gop Is Playing Nice] Reference
Sweete lord, cleare up those eies, for shame of noblesse. From Wordnik.com. [Bussy D'Ambois and The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois] Reference
Cameron's government is anything but courteous or noblesse oblige. From Wordnik.com. [Loyal, public service merits more than this cold trashing] Reference
Our motto to-day of "noblesse oblige" is the same thought in a strange tongue. From Wordnik.com. [The Menorah Journal, Volume 1, 1915] Reference
They missed something of the noblesse oblige which was to them as a matter of course. From Wordnik.com. [A Dixie School Girl] Reference
When people take their affluence for granted, they get in the mood for noblesse oblige. From Wordnik.com. [Report From Philly: Why The Gop Is Playing Nice] Reference
This was not an affectation, however, nor was it some kind of eccentric noblesse oblige. From Wordnik.com. [The Very Model Of Lucidity] Reference
Voters don't mind a touch of noblesse oblige in their leaders, as long as it's the real thing. From Wordnik.com. [Bush The Communicator] Reference
It had found, at last, recognition more or less explicit in the noblesse and the "tiers état.". From Wordnik.com. [The Rise of the Hugenots, Vol. 1 (of 2)] Reference
Doubt will be applauded, and it will extend to the power of the king, the noblesse, and the clergy. From Wordnik.com. [Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 379, May, 1847] Reference
Everything open and waiting, as expectant as the three bears 'home to Goldilocks's noblesse oblige?. From Wordnik.com. [One Day] Reference
Self-governing societies can't operate on noblesse oblige, and societies that do aren't truly self-governing. From Wordnik.com. [Kelly Kleiman: Billions for Charity, But Not One Cent for Taxes!] Reference
Monsieur le Prun had, like other favorites of fortune in the latter days of the monarchy, purchased his patent of noblesse. From Wordnik.com. [The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 2, January, 1851] Reference
In the weirdest-ever interpretation of noblesse oblige, the prince acknowledges the justice of the sentence and embraces his death. From Wordnik.com. [Two German Revolutionary Plays Restaged] Reference
I recall; certainly no boast, except the tranquil boast of proud serenity and noble bearing, and the noblesse oblige of loving hearts. From Wordnik.com. [St. Cuthbert's] Reference
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