If their hardships were very trying they would not be so proverbially long-lived.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
Capitalistic management is proverbially unrivalled for two qualities in which bureaucratic management is as proverbially deficient-economy and enterprise.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae
Throughout their arrangement, from the antique silken hangings veined with silver that cover the walls, to the low divans and chairs, there runs a suggestion of effeminate, Oriental luxury, in whimsical contrast with the proverbially vigorous personality of the Prince, hardened as it has been by every species of manly sport and exercise.
"Erlach Court"
Ossip Schubin