See, on the river the slow-rippled surface Shining; the slow ripple broadens in circles; the bright surface smoothens; Now it is flat as the leaves of the yet unseen water-lily.
"The Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith"
George Meredith
Each stride smoothens each stumble .
"NATURAE"
Dom
His exile smoothens the path and, at the same time, provides the pretext for you to approach this inaccessible man, who will now surely be moved to greater compassion towards his friend's girl-friend than before, since you're both mourning the same loss.
"Andrea Delfin"
Paul Heyse