ultraism
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He appeared to be imbued with the true spirit of piety, to be learned in his vocation without ostentation, and discriminating without ultraism.
From Personal Memoirs of a Residence of Thirty Years with the Indian Tribes on the American Frontiers by Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe
Rationalism is opposed to ultraism, to vehement, officious and extreme measures—while it would seek more excellent ways, it holds fast to that which is good.
From Rational Horse-Shoeing by Russell, John E.
A spirit of ultraism seems to pervade the whole community.
From Personal Memoirs of a Residence of Thirty Years with the Indian Tribes on the American Frontiers by Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe
Either from education or nature, he seems from the first to have had a repugnance for ultraism, and has therefore never agreed with that class of southern politicians usually termed Fire-eaters.
From Presidential Candidates: containing Sketches, Biographical, Personal and Political, of Prominent Candidates for the Presidency in 1860 by Bartlett, D. W.
It will indulge in no rash ultraism or antagonism, but will kindly appreciate truth even when mingled with error.
From Buchanan's Journal of Man, February 1887 Volume 1, Number 1 by Buchanan, Joseph R. (Joseph Rodes)
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