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The diseased satisfaction which some minds feel in laying burdens on themselves, is a pampering, little as they may suspect it, of the most dangerous appetite of that self which they think they are mortifying.

From Unspoken Sermons Series I., II., and II. by MacDonald, George

The very Attempt was alarming to the Adversaries; and the happy Effects of it are mortifying to them.

From The Writings of Samuel Adams - Volume 3 by Cushing, Harry Alonzo

Particular acts of the Government—especially acts which are mortifying to the pride of caste naturally felt by an Englishman in India—are often angrily condemned by these persons.

From Life and Letters of Lord Macaulay Volume 1 by Trevelyan, George Otto, Sir

A man, sensitive, humble, and well-bred as Woolman evidently was, who can write thus, is pretty sure to know "deep exercises that are mortifying to the creaturely will."

From John Woolman's Journal by Woolman, John

"I am to understand, then," said Lucinda, "that you are mortifying me by a refusal."

From Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners by Leslie, Eliza