Etymology
Origin of quixotism
Example Sentences
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If I am," she replied in her rapid-fire but often imprecise English, "I would not indulge in such quixotism.
From Time Magazine Archive
I could see he was cut to the heart, that he loves our brave Jenny deeply, truly, and there isn't any quixotism about it.
From A Tame Surrender, A Story of The Chicago Strike by Charles King
It was Barbara’s part, therefore, to play the game in such a way that a bit of quixotism would be the most foolish thing of which Rash would be suspected.
From The Dust Flower by Hibberd V. B. (Hibberd Van Buren) Kline
His name was Graves, and he regarded what he called the judge's "quixotism" with condescending good-nature.
From The Voice of the People by Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow
I could have wrung my hands over Max's obstinacy and quixotism: he carried his generosity to a fault.
From Uncle Max by Rosa Nouchette Carey
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