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To us the music of the spheres is exalting as it is exalted; and the music of earth is a "sphere-descended maid, friend of pleasure, wisdom's aid."

From Moon Lore by Harley, Timothy

Swinburne is less amusing when he is exalting the Elizabethans than when he is cleaving the skull of a pet aversion.

From The Art of Letters by Lynd, Robert

That is exalting technique, and the so-called “well-made” play, above truth to life.

From Dramatic Technique by Baker, George Pierce

But to a soldier, whose duty is to do battle, praise for his victories is more than pleasing—it is exalting.

From The Battle of Bayan and Other Battles by Reidy, John J.

Woman,--she fell, yet her name will ever stand foremost in the ranks of all that is exalting.

From Natalie A Gem Among the Sea-Weeds by Vale, Ferna