The trait of being resolute.
1I say, No mathematics, no industry, no ambition, no firmness of purpose.
2He was walking stiffly, but with great firmness of purpose.
3She seemed to be in fun, but he detected firmness of purpose behind the fun.
4These are: firmness of purpose, industry and application, and an ardent, and sometimes enthusiastic temperament.
5Industrious and resourceful, they typically pursued their interests with firmness of purpose and an admirable ardour.
6And so he resisted all entreaties with that firmness of purpose for which he was remarkable.
7In the face of Aniela's firmness of purpose there is no room for any agreeing or disagreeing.
8He could have said yes, and Penelope might even have approved of his fortitude and firmness of purpose.
9Transit has a firmness of purpose that borders on the austere, but the sense of uncertainty never lets up.
10He was a man of great firmness of purpose, and not easily turned to the right nor to the left.
11He had that steadfastness to principle, that firmness of purpose, which gave him poise when all about him was tumult.
12He was now a very energetic man indeed, with great firmness of purpose, strength of resolution, and vigour of action.
13The character of Ralph was finely marked, and firmness of purpose and a ready decision were among its most prominent attributes.
14And of old We made a covenant with Adam; but he forgat it; and we found no firmness of purpose in him.
15And events proved that the high-minded course he had pursued with so much firmness of purpose was the wisest course after all.
16Something of this was also shown in a singular and remarkable reticence and firmness of purpose, quite unlike his family or schoolfellows.
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