Word: conquering
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...York self-styled critic speaks of that "stupid old farce, 'She Stoops to Conquer...
...criticisms of the London press upon Mrs. Langtry's recent performance in "She Stoops to Conquer" are at variance with one another. Some praise her acting in the highest terms, others pronounce it "fair" for a novice, (rather cautious) and others, still, are very condemnatory. It is said that the Prince of Wales was quite delighted with the acting of "the Jersey lily...
...must want a friend. Can you not look on me as you would on a brother? Can you not conquer your distrust of a stranger, and tell a friend...
...taught his college friends especially, that it is possible to live amongst temptation and conquer it. He has emphasized the fact that scholarship and politeness suit well together, and that culture and piety have no antagonisms. He has refuted the too commonly accepted college opinion that religion and stupidity are boon helpmeets, by coupling the most brilliant scholarship with a sincere piety. Is not this a most worthy record? Has not his life done something for the world...
...thou wilt conquer in thy gentle strength...