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It is perhaps from trifles that we can best distinguish the tranquilness and cheerfulness of the philosopher at a time when the most part of mankind are under disquiet, and sometimes even horror.

From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 3 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Lectures by Ingersoll, Robert Green

His composure and holy tranquilness is such that commands and quiets all strife, contentions and heated discussions.

From The Gospel Day Or, the Light of Christianity by Orr, Charles Ebert

Yes," said Jack; "once I said something of this tranquilness in the skies to our great Dr. Franklin.

From Hugh Wynne, Free Quaker by Mitchell, S. Weir (Silas Weir)