With this concept, we have a precise definition of small-mindedness (and large-mindedness, for that matter). ❋ Gordon McCabe (2009)
And it was because we were all coming from different places that there was some complexity there and some large-mindedness that I could never have accomplished on my own. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Now is the time for Rome to excercise that combination of large-mindedness, wisdom, and patience that is most needed. ❋ Joanna Bogle (2008)
But those of us who know them value them for their acute eye, telling perceptions, and large-mindedness. ❋ Gottlieb, Robert (2008)
(To which Ischomachus) Yes, Socrates, and I would fain narrate some other instances of like large-mindedness on her part: shown in the readiness with which she listened to my words and carried out my wishes. ❋ Unknown (2007)
There was nothing about him wonderful in the way of genius, heroism, large-mindedness, or unselfishness. ❋ Richard Doddridge (2004)
History should not be bare facts; it illustrates and explains politics of our own day; it teaches sympathy and large-mindedness, and the power of admiring virtues which are not of our own type. ❋ Lucy H. M. Soulsby (N/A)
In this he shows that by reason of its selfishness, its divisions, and want of patriotism and large-mindedness, the Faubourg Saint-Germain had abrogated the proud position it might have held, and was now an obsolete institution, aloof and cornered, wasting its powers on frivolity and the worship of etiquette. ❋ Unknown (N/A)
A shadow fell over Denys's happiness, but she drove it away with her usual good-tempered large-mindedness. ❋ Mabel Mackintosh (N/A)
Of course, Bok, as editor of the Tonic, promptly pigeon-holed the reporters copy; then relented, and, in a fine spirit of large-mindedness, printed Kiplings pæans of rapture over Boks subscriber. ❋ Unknown (1921)
Experience isn't really necessary; horse-sense is the thing, horse-sense, executive ability and large-mindedness -- these qualifications I think I may conscientiously say ❋ Caroline Lockhart (1916)
In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries Catholic faith, municipal prosperity, and a certain large-mindedness combined to make Antwerp a centre of artistic life second to none in Europe. ❋ 1840-1916 (1913)
It was not at once perceived how serious the affection was, and Orla Lehmann, who, with the large-mindedness and open-handedness of a patriot, had taken him up, as well as sundry other young men who promised well or were merely poor, not only invited him to his weekly dinner-parties at Frederiksberg, but sent him to Upsala, that he might study Swedish philosophy there. ❋ Brandes, George, 1842-1927 (1906)
The English historical tradition has at least a loose large-mindedness which always finally falls into the praise not only of great foreigners but great foes. ❋ Unknown (1905)
He carried the same large-mindedness into the affairs of his government. ❋ Unknown (1902)
To the credit of the Moors, it must be said that their conquest was ever marked by mercy and large-mindedness; and in spite of their absolute power and their intense religious zeal, they permitted the subdued people to enjoy many liberties. ❋ John Robert Effinger (1901)
For Chicago has a passionate zest for life; it is arrogant, swaggering, half drunken with pride, puffed up at its benevolence, its large-mindedness, and its ingenuity; and it conceals, as a blustering young man will conceal a virtue or a tenderness, the nostalgia for beauty which yearns in its heart. ❋ Unknown (1899)
"But I am so cold, or devoid of gratitude, or so something, that even this generosity hasn't made me love him, or repent, or want to stay with him as his wife; although I do feel I like his large-mindedness, and respect him more than ever." ❋ Unknown (1896)
