The status of an American citizen is to him the proudest on earth, and that although he may clearly enough recognise the abuses of American political life, and the dangers which the Republic has to encounter.
"America To-day, Observations and Reflections"
William Archer
"She's just about the proudest-looking woman I ever saw," thought Ned, for, although she welcomed him politely, she at once made him aware that she did not consider him of any importance whatever.
"Ahead of the Army"
W. O. Stoddard
It is one of the proudest days of my life to have you both here together."
"The Rough Road"
William John Locke