Sentence examples for required of himself from inspiring English sources

He required of himself two hundred and fifty words every quarter of an hour.

Though he is capable of playing, and playing well, Mr. Mosca, 73, says he lacks the stamina for the extensive practice he requires of himself.

The BBC wrote of him: "Able to deliver the great tongue-twisting speeches required of his characters, Barker pronounced himself 'completely boring' without a script".

With regard to Burgoyne's army, he would do only what was required of him (virtually nothing)." Howe himself wrote to Burgoyne on 17 July that he intended to stay close to Washington: "My intention is for Pennsylvania, where I expect to meet Washington, but if he goes to the northward contrary to my expectations, and you can keep him at bay, be assured I shall soon be after him to relieve you".

Community service was required of staff members, and Mr. Corzine required it of himself, volunteering at soup kitchens, shore cleanups, winter coat drives — not grand scale, perhaps, but things that always kept the "human face" of a large issue in clear focus.

What's required of a successful English artist, beyond being good enough, is that he make a "character" of himself.

Nothing is required of me.

"Andy Carroll knows what is required of Andy Carroll.

Some planning is required, of course.

He knows what is required of him.

Cooperation is also required of the opposition.