stubbornness

Confused: Perhaps my problem is still my desire to eliminate all my desires. . . a very paradoxical stubbornness.

Historically, immovable objects are easy to out maneuver and real long-term stubbornness is the Maginot Line of negotiating styles.

And his stubbornness seems to have undone the peace talks, despite his protestations.

Egami says that his friend's stubbornness stems from his desire to have everything just right.

Though the red-shirt cause outgrew him, his stubbornness seems to have undone the peace talks.

"So I decided to leave himalone in his stubbornness. "

Such stubbornness is typical in Romanian politics, where the media delights in savaging corrupt politicians, but rarely to any end.

I love your courage and your stubbornness. I love them so much that a moment ago I could have forgotten the best wife a man ever had.

He describes this trait as "a very British stubbornness and an unwillingness to be pushed around" .

Stubbornness Communication always begins with a willingness to exchange ideas on a topic in an attitude of openness and love.

It was a stubborn gray mass. Its very stubbornness, Baekeland realized, was what would make it valuable.

Could this posture be construed as stubbornness born out of a rigid fidelity to an inflation-fighting mandate?

His abstract ideas, eccentric nature and stubbornness is quite difficult to understand.

Love is nothing compared to all the worldly temptations. It's time to give up my stubbornness.

I pulled out of the driveway, looked back and learned the reason for the dog's stubbornness.

But an inner stubbornness seemed to call out: No, you may not fall.

Stubbornness is like a wall that you set up between you and your mate.

His stubbornness is one of the traits that made him one of the all-time greats and the most gifted fighter I have ever covered.

Your stubbornness coupled with your mate's jealousy don't make for a favorable time.

His stubbornness could turn into a second quarreling.

Stubbornness : The refusal or inability to re-assess a situation, change your mind, or admit you were wrong.

He eats and snuffles in imitation of a hog and tries to anger Grant with stubbornness and malice, but Grant maintains his patience.

Remember your servants Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Overlook the stubbornness of this people, their wickedness and their sin.

But I hitched my refusal to a post of stubbornness. No silver pants. Not on my tab.

A fit of stubbornness came over him and he refused to have anything further to do with them.

An unfortunate characteristic, however - one that the Forsaken are none too enamored with is the steeds almost universal stubbornness.

She's sure to suffer for her stubbornness.

So far Mr Ellison shows no sign of having learned any lessons from Mr Welch's futile stubbornness.

each place, initiates stubbornness to come, also must withdraw three sheds including elephant that kind of strongman.

You will back yourself into a corner if you are baited and your stubbornness will only make matters worse.

But our own, we stubbornness, then we have a cold and indifferent, behind the heart.

We share the same sense of humor, same stubbornness, same voice even.

Her experience is similar to yours due to her rigid stubbornness.

My mom often makes fun of my dad: his bald head, his endless winkles, and his stubbornness.

obdurate, headstrong, obstinate, tenacious stubbornness n.

Dear, stubbornness is only thing I cherish. I don't change, so what about you?

Tall, gaunt, blunt and determined, to the world she embodied the steely stubbornness of the Israeli spirit.

god. . . once again, JVG's stubbornness to play rookies pisses me off! might as well play Novak if Padgett's doing so bad.

Syria's stubbornness over Israel, while letting militia allies in Lebanon and Gaza harry the Jewish state, has paid dividends too.

When you're out of willpower, you can call on stubbornness. --Henri Matisse.

Stubbornness has always characterized her way of negotiating .

It could be put down to his shyness and stubbornness.

That stubbornness may rule out the obvious remedy: calling the whole farce off before someone is badly hurt.

Thus it was Sam's stubbornness that foreclosed any further encounter with Laura Wright.

Her stubbornness led to tenacity and determination.

Certainly, their stubbornness was on display during their lopsided victory over the SuperSonics (15-40).

But they say, It is in vain; for we will walk after our own devices, and we will do every one after the stubbornness of his evil heart.

But money , stupidity , and stubbornness were more valuable to him than happiness, good health, and wisdom .

Mr Obama has the latter; whether he has the stubbornness to stick to an unpopular war remains to be seen.

All suffering originate from delusions . Prejudice and stubbornness arise from delusions . Suffering follow as a result .

He added: 'I prefer Lao Tie's stubbornness of tracking down the murderer. . . which comes from a kind of instinct. '

For we will walk after our own devices and everyone will do according to the stubbornness of his evil heart.

Sometimes, when it is necessary and justified, stubbornness is the quality differentiating the Churchillian leader from the average ones.

Ramesses, your stubbornness is bringing this misery upon Egypt.

It also shows that he is tenacious and that his stubbornness can pay dividends.

Rameses, your stubbornness is bringing this misery upon Egypt.

But even the Christians who can abase themselves in front of God , also show their stubbornness in mundane matters.

Donkeys are known for their stubbornness, and Benjamin stubbornly refuses to become enthusiastic about the rebellion.

His stubbornness is not innate but acquired.

Stubbornness is considered the attribute of mules.

It was my stubbornness make you sad initially.

You will pay for your stubbornness.

He had a streak of stubbornness .

We stayed out of stubbornness and pride at that point, '' said Sagan.

John was regarded as a standout because of his stubbornness.

I second that. Alston's boneheaded plays piss me off, JVG's stubbornness is keeping Alston on the floor.

A blind streak of stubbornness in him wouldn't let him back down.

Look, and not let my love to you, your stubbornness so lovely.

That kind of stubbornness isn't good news for job seekers.

But if there is one quality Mr Mubarak has shown during his three decades of rule, it is stubbornness.

All right, I'll say it. I love your courage and your stubbornness .

Stubbornness is a defense mechanism that children adopt in order to escape their controlling parents' will.

Her father, an equable and genial man, is tolerantof her spirited stubbornness.

I love your courage and your stubbornness.

Stubbornness is the energy of fools.

Refusing to learn from your mistakes, whether out of stubbornness or arrogance, is a quick way to kill your career.

In fact, too many obstacles in life, chiefly because of excessive stubbornness and ignorance caused by ignorance.

To the peoples who is loving me, my Stubbornness is so good.

What are you in the stubbornness still?

It's only Taurus stubbornness that can make you angry enough to charge at someone who is disturbing your peace.

the answer is tradition ? well , tradition and stubbornness

The academic society changes the stubbornness;

One day, your life without me, I remember you well, my willfulness and stubbornness;

Between man and man's stubbornness