Here began the political stage in which Muhammad showed such great wisdom, insight, and statesmanship as would arrest attention first in surprise and then in awe and reverence.

Once opposition had ceased Basil showed considerable statesmanship in his dealings with the Bulgarians.

The Senators from New Jersey and New York showed similar statesmanship.

In other words, he shows considerable statesmanship.

He showed considerable statesmanship in his treatment of the defeated Bulgarians, giving many former Bulgarian leaders court titles, positions in provincial administration, and high commands in the army.

This was an opportunity for Mr. Bush to show statesmanship, and he blew it.

Even labor leaders, who haven't shown much statesmanship of their own, complain about City Hall's lack of resolve.

Newt Gingrich: needs to play against type and show some restraint and statesmanship.

He showed character and statesmanship in addressing the problems head on.

We should be grateful to the founding fathers of Europe, men like Schuman, De Gasperi and Adenauer, for having shown timely statesmanship, vision and courage.