With all this admiration, however, he seems unable to regard him without misgiving, for his audacious confidence, checked by no thought of renunciation or tremor of modesty, amazed him as much as his ability.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae
However, we have all to sing the hymn of renunciation at some time; it is well to sing it in youth.
"The Maid of Maiden Lane"
Amelia E. Barr
He required from His disciples the completest self-renunciation, combined with enthusiastic self-devotion to the duty of making the world better.
"The Making of an Apostle"
R. J. Campbell