9 Metaphors for firmness

The firmness of his behavior, at the time of his execution, became a popular theme in the verses of Clement Marot: When Maillart, officer of hell, escorted To Montfaucon Semblancay, doomed to die, Which, to your thinking, of the twain supported The better havior?

Firmness was the grand quality on which both of them took their stand.

Norman and Saxon wanted a king; for though ladies defended castles, and showed that firmness and bravery were not the exclusive possession of one sex, no thane or baron had yet knelt before a queen, and sworn to be her "liege man of life and limb.

The firmness, tenacity and perseverance with which he fought his foes were the fruits of his integrity, principle and profound convictions of right and duty....

I thought him in the wrong; but his firmness was, perhaps, a species of heroism.

' Firmness was not the most legible characteristic of Miss Shepperson's physiognomy.

Firmness is the true gentleness.

Thy Christian firmness is an example to us all.

I invariably reported unfavorably upon these alluring propositions, and in no instance was my recommendation overruled by Secretary Cowen, to whom Secretary Delano had given the charge of the whole matter, and to Judge Cowen's firmness in resisting the political and other influences that were brought to bear is largely due the fact that these early applications for concessions were not granted.

9 Metaphors for  firmness