However, she was accused of being unwilling to communicate and of "narrowness" and "obstinacy". Harlan wrote that Burnes was "remarkable only for his obstinacy and stupidity". Why will you persist in hopeless obstinacy? To punish Pharaoh for his obstinacy, God set ten plagues upon Egypt. But out of sheer obstinacy, Desai refused to reconsider the matter. The "Translatio S.Liborii" remarks on their obstinacy in pagan "ritus et superstitio" (usage and superstition). The Papal delegates condemn the Franciscans for William's obstinacy, and end the debate. Perkins then demands that Norton beg forgiveness for the killing, but Norton responds with obstinacy. Al-Shabaab claimed a moral obligation to reveal Hammami's "obstinacy". Despite his shy, adorable face, Tae-sung has strong fists and endless obstinacy. As early as 1682, Churchill was recorded as being uneasy at James' obstinacy. Latimer had warned Kratides that his obstinacy would do her no good. Hesh's predictions of their obstinacy proved correct. Constance's young age explains her frequent napping and obstinacy. Michael attempted to rehire Kitty, but her obstinacy forced him to immediately fire her again.