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Lindbergh's reputation for noble-mindedness was indelibly stained, and he carried the mark with him until his death.

From Time Magazine Archive

If that which is noblest be capable of still further purification--and what mortal being is not?--this affliction must needs add to your noble-mindedness.

From On the Heights A Novel by Auerbach, Berthold

Humility, self-sacrifice, noble-mindedness, are phrases easily picked up by people for whom their only meaning is in the dictionary, and who know it is the correct thing to admire them.

From Without Prejudice by Zangwill, Israel

No. I am very sorry that I cannot play a comedy of noble-mindedness, for this is perhaps a popular comedy.

From The Argonauts by Curtin, Jeremiah

I fancy our love of paradox makes us prone to associate noble-mindedness with cantankerousness—at all events, nobody ever called me noble-minded.

From Such Is Life by Furphy, Joseph