Both Uses of
equanimity
in
Oliver Twist
- As Oliver accompanied his master in most of his adult expeditions too, in order that he might acquire that equanimity of demeanour and full command of nerve which was essential to a finished undertaker, he had many opportunities of observing the beautiful resignation and fortitude with which some strong-minded people bear their trials and losses.†
Chpt 6
- How slight a thing will disturb the equanimity of our frail minds!†
Chpt 23 *
Definition:
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(equanimity) a calm mental state under difficult circumstances