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The character of Elizabeth was such, her weanedness from the world, her mild and heavenly spirit, as to have secured almost the idolatrous veneration of those who knew her.

From Maria Antoinette Makers of History by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)

I find that if for a month or two I steadily set myself to the unwearied pursuit of spirituality of mind and entire weanedness from the world, a sad reaction will follow.

From The Life and Letters of Elizabeth Prentiss by Prentiss, George L.