Word: virtuous
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...virtuous wrapping of Mr. Rehnquist in such adjectives as "brilliant," "scholarly," "logical," "superb" can obscure his belief that society's rights are superior to individual rights. If this nomination is confirmed by the Senate, then open Madison's grave and throw in the Bill of Rights to keep him company. It will...
...This does not mean that women have fundamentally changed; it is home and family that have been altered beyond recognition. The "virtuous woman" of Proverbs never thought about a "career," but she bought fields, planted vineyards, made fine linen and sold it. A few centuries ago, rural estates were, in effect, agricultural and industrial cooperatives, and women took their place beside men as managers of farms and workshops. Now there are few comparable possibilities for productive work at home; moreover the proportion of a woman's life devoted to care of her children, thanks to her longevity...
Despite their virtuous qualities, the Indians dropped their opener to the University of New Hampshire, 6-4, and they should make it two in a row tonight against Harvard...
Tonight I want to persuade you to vote Republican, not because we are more patriotic, or more virtuous, or more opposed to violence than others, but because this Administration has considerable achievements to its credit and they deserve support. We have brought home many Americans, and intend to bring home more, from the throes of a tragic war. By standing firm, this Administration placed America in the role of mediator rather than of intruder during the crisis in Jordan. We are negotiating with Russia to limit strategic arms production. At home, we have taken in hand the difficult, unpopular...
...really wonder about football giving you all those virtues. I don't think the big stars are such admirable people. Look at Dick Butkus. After the amount of football he's played, you'd think he'd be one of the most virtuous guys around. Instead, he's an animal...