They're an essential aspect, sublimated, into a vigorous character; in any case, they are central to the human animal.
His notable Charaktēres (many English translations) consists of 30 brief and vigorous character sketches delineating moral types derived from studies that Aristotle had made for ethical and rhetorical purposes; this work later formed the basis for the masterpiece of Jean de La Bruyère, Les Caractères... (1699).
He was a vigorous character who late in life traveled to Russia and Latin America to investigate possible investment ideas.
Henry Treece, whose gifts were directed to depicting violent action and vigorous, barbaric characters, produced a memorable series of Viking novels of which Swords from the North (1967) is typical.
While signs of physical ageing are routinely played down in leading male actors, who regularly take roles as still vigorous and desirable characters (whether heroes or villains), the opposite applies to older actresses, if they are allowed to appear on screen at all.
A madly vigorous choreography - with characters abseiling up walls, somersaulting onto mattresses, cavorting in swimming trunks - adds to the air of desperation.
For instance: We read Charlotte Brontë not for exquisite observation of character — her characters are vigorous and elementary; not for comedy — hers is grim and crude; not for a philosophic view of life — hers is that of a country parson's daughter; but for her poetry.
A dearly loved son, brother, and uncle he showed a strength of character and vigorous vitality to all his family.
Quite unfair, although the film does return Turner to the vigorous, traditional Victorianism of character and narrative.
While the training the younger Mill received has aroused amazement and criticism, its most important aspect was the close association it fostered with the strenuous character and vigorous intellect of his father.
