Sentence examples for were to be reminded from inspiring English sources

But it is difficult to avoid the conclusion that Ellison's feelings are with Hickman, and that he wanted this piece of writing to be a species of lyrical allegory in which readers were to be reminded that the noblest black Americans, represented by Hickman, had been the noblest of all Americans, because they had shouldered great hardship with dignity and discipline.

All they need is to be reminded.

To look at the entire floor plan is to be reminded of a cattle pen.

But to see him is to be reminded of a young Toscanini.

To read their works is to be reminded what a risky venture renewal is.

To re-read it is to be reminded of what an extraordinary achievement it was.

To see all four operas in one week is to be reminded of something astounding.

To read this book is to be reminded that families are seldom — pace Tolstoy — simply happy or unhappy.

Reëxperiencing this kind of Southern eccentricity is to be reminded how persuasive and touching it could be.

He gave us what we wanted, which was to be reminded of how confounding this game is.

To watch "The Fast Runner" on a summer day is to be reminded that winter isn't that far away.