Example Sentences

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If it be true that an undevout astronomer is mad, then was Father Hell the sanest of men.

From Side-Lights on Astronomy and Kindred Fields of Popular Science by Newcomb, Simon

In consequence of this scheme, her habits rather than her opinions, were undevout.

From Ormond, Volume II (of 3) or, The Secret Witness by Brown, Charles Brockden

Devotion, when lukewarm, is undevout; But when it glows, its heat is struck to heaven; To human hearts her golden harps are strung; High heaven’s orchestra chants amen to man.

From Young's Night Thoughts With Life, Critical Dissertation and Explanatory Notes by Young, Edward

Truly said the wise man—“An undevout astronomer is mad.”

From All Saints' Day and Other Sermons by Kingsley, Charles

Change one word and it may be said of sacred music as truly as of astronomy, “The undevout composer is mad.”

From The Story of the Hymns and Tunes by Brown, Theron