strong-willed

I have often wondered whether those early Madonnas of Raphael, with the blond faces and somewhat stupid expression, kept their placidity undisturbed when their strong-limbed, strong-willed boys got a little too old to do without clothing.

Rather, there is stern satisfaction in the performance of the warrior's and the sea-king's task, the determination of a strong-willed race to assert itself, and do, with much barbarian boasting, what its hand finds to do in the midst of a difficult life and a hostile nature.

He was the disciple of a holy man annexed by a strong-willed old lady.

The iron-hearted Puritan, the relentless persecutor, the grasping and strong-willed man was dead!

But the strong-willed old beldam scowled, and beckoned, and flung the energy of her purpose so forcibly at this poor combination of rotten wood, and musty straw, and ragged garments, that it was compelled to show itself a man, in spite of the reality of things.

The strong-willed woman that she was, she stuck to her policy decisions and held her ground, which unfortunately created anger and hatred toward her among some concerned mining companies and, worse, stirred unhappy admiration and envy in some politicians.

But we are strong-willed enough, my father taught us to never give up, therefore we keep heads up," he said.

It is surprising to see men, who are perceived to be strong-willed, turn into spineless meat when it comes to taking a stand against their dowry-seeking parents.

The beauty of a woman, her wisdom, uniqueness, irresistibility, moral and strong-willed qualities have always been glorified in poetry and prose, reflected in the canvases of great artists.

In his message, the President said the late Kabugi was a strong-willed person who believed in hard work and growing the economy for the benefit of all Kenyans.

Bold, Brilliant, and Bad: Irish Women from History collects the astonishing, true-life stories of over 120 strong-willed Irish women who left their mark on history.

Phantom Thread Sky Cinema Premiere, 9pm Celebrated dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock falls in love with Alma, a shy but strong-willed waitress who refuses to conform to his meticulous rules.