Translations for „meekness“ in the Portuguese » English Dictionary

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Life must be met with goodness, with meekness.

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Humility suggests meekness, timidity, the career-limiting flaw of hiding one's light under a bushel.

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Both legends testify to the nobility, the hospitality and meekness of the locals.

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I caught myself falling in love with his patience, his meekness -- he was never easily angered, he understood me very well without much effort.

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The final 15 rungs relate to virtues including meekness, simplicity, prayer, holy stillness and humility.

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This takes place because individualistic cultures place less value on quietness and meekness in social situations, and more often reward outgoing behaviors.

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Despite the historical meekness of the presidency, however, it has been at the centre of some high-profile controversies.

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The wearing of glasses was to give the impression of meekness and mildness and was also very different from superhero portrayals in other adventure comics.

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He is a man of few words, and great meekness.

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This encourages deference, meekness, reluctance to demand your rights lest you be seen as a troublemaker.

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