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Dyce had not the self-oblivion of entire courtesy; it seemed probable that he would often err in tact; a certain awkwardness marred his personal bearing, which aimed at the modern ideal of flowing unconstraint.

From Our Friend the Charlatan by Gissing, George

But the completeness and devotion and ecstatic self-oblivion of the love she gave him is a wonder.

From Studies in Medi?val Life and Literature by McLaughlin, Edward Tompkins

Where one sees this beautiful self-oblivion, can he be a true philosopher, and assign any cause for it, save the existence of genuine love?

From The Young Maiden by Muzzey, A. B. (Artemas Bowers)

With clear loud voice, with earnestness and decision, with faithfulness and self-oblivion, forgetting himself in his message, must the herald sound out the will of his King, the largess of his Lord.

From Expositions of Holy Scripture Isaiah and Jeremiah by Maclaren, Alexander

It was interesting to observe the utter self-oblivion of these children of nature!

From The Giant of the North Pokings Round the Pole by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)