For only two cases are possible; either, the counter-statement is nothing but the enouncement of the inconsistency of the opposite opinion with the subjective conditions of reason, which does not affect the real case (for example, we cannot comprehend the unconditioned necessity of the existence of a being, and hence every speculative proof of the existence of such a being must be opposed on subjective grounds, while the possibility of this being in itself cannot with justice be denied); or, both propositions, being dialectical in their nature, are based upon an impossible conception.
— from The Critique of Pure Reason by Immanuel Kant

Even if Ivan Andreitch begged me to on his knees—even then I would refuse.”
— from Project Gutenberg Compilation of 233 Short Stories of Chekhov by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

The Lascar was known to be a man of the vilest antecedents, but as, by Mrs. St. Clair’s story, he was known to have been at the foot of the stair within a very few seconds of her husband’s appearance at the window, he could hardly have been more than an accessory to the crime.
— from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle

But in synthetical judgements, I must go beyond the given conception, in order to cogitate, in relation with it, something quite different from that which was cogitated in it, a relation which is consequently never one either of identity or contradiction, and by means of which the truth or error of the judgement cannot be discerned merely from the judgement itself.
— from The Critique of Pure Reason by Immanuel Kant

Consequently, if Mrs Warren must needs be a demon, a bookmaker must be a cacodemon.
— from Mrs. Warren's Profession by Bernard Shaw

When a base man means to be your enemy, he always begins with being your friend.
— from Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources Including Phrases, Mottoes, Maxims, Proverbs, Definitions, Aphorisms, and Sayings of Wise Men, in Their Bearing on Life, Literature, Speculation, Science, Art, Religion, and Morals, Especially in the Modern Aspects of Them by Wood, James, Rev.

in Flaschen füllen; auf Flaschen füllen to bottle in Form von Geld in monetary form in Frage kommen to come into question in französischer Währung in French currency in fremdem Namen handeln to act on behalf of another person in Gang bringen to put into operation in Gang; in Betrieb at work in geeigneter Weise konkretisiert duly appropriated in geeigneter Weise konkretisiert duly appropriated to the contract in Gefahr bringen endanger in Gefahr bringen jeopardize in Geld schwimmen rolling in money in Geld umsetzen; verflüssigen turn into money in Geld umsetzen; zu Geld machen turn into cash in Geldverlegenheit hardup in getrenntem Umschlag under separate cover in gleichen Raten by equal instalments in gleicher Weise similarly in Grenzen halten keep within a limit in Grenzen halten to keep within a limit in Großbuchstaben in capital letters in großem Umfang large scale in großem Umfang large-scale in großen Gebinden; Bulkware; bulk in größeren Mengen in larger quantities in gutem Glauben bona fide in gutem Glauben erwerben to acquire in good faith in gutem Zustand; in einwandfreiem Zustand in good order and condition in Höhe von; belaufend auf amounting to in ihren jeweiligen Ländern in their respective countries in ihrer äußeren Aufmachung on their face in inländischer Währung in local currency in Kaufstimmung in a buying mood in keiner Hinsicht in no way in Klammern in brackets in kleinem Umfang tätig sein to operate on a small scale in Kommission on sale or return in Kommission sale or return in Kommission verkaufen sell on commission in Kommission; als Konsignationsware on consignment in Konkurrenz sein mit compete with in Kraft effective in Kraft in force in Kraft traten to take effect in Kraft treten become effective in Kraft treten come into force in Kraft treten to become operative in Kraft treten to come into effect in Kraft treten to come into force in Kraft treten to come into operation in Kraft treten to go into effect in Lehre apprenticed in Leichterschiffen in lighters in leitender Funktion in a managerial capacity in meiner Eigenschaft als in my capacity as in meiner Stellung als in my capacity as in Naturalien zahlen to pay in kind in öffentlichem Besitz public domain in örtlicher Währung zahlbar payable in local currency in Pfand nehmen take as security in Privatbesitz überführen denationalize in professioneller Funktion in a professional capacity in Prozenten percentagewise in Raten zahlen pay by instalments in Rechnung gestellte
— from Mr. Honey's Medium Business Dictionary (German-English) by Winfried Honig

Still, though he loved and languished after the most orthodox models, and was only deterred from making a confidante of Kate by the slight considerations of having never, in all his life, spoken to the object of his passion, and having never set eyes upon her, except on two occasions, on both of which she had come and gone like a flash of lightning—or, as Nicholas himself said, in the numerous conversations he held with himself, like a vision of youth and beauty much too bright to last—his ardour and devotion remained without its reward.
— from Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens

Therefore was I at strife with myself, and rent asunder by myself.
— from The Confessions of St. Augustine by Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo

Povy went down to Mr. Williamson’s, and brought me up this extract out of the Flanders’ letters to-day come: That Admiral Everson, and the Admiral and Vice-Admiral of Freezeland, with many captains and men, are slain; that De Ruyter is safe, but lost 250 men out of his own ship; but that he is in great disgrace, and Trump in better favour; that Bankert’s ship is burned, himself hardly escaping with a few men on board De Haes; that fifteen captains are to be tried the seventh of August; and that the hangman was sent from Flushing to assist the Council of Warr.
— from The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete by Samuel Pepys

Then he came out upon a plain, and the stillness, the billion stars in the clear vault of the sky, and the keen air that carried with it a breath of the Arctic barrens made him alert and questioning.
— from Kazan by James Oliver Curwood

"I gladly gave the promise which he required; and he obtained my pardon, and became my protector and master; and I have served him faithfully ever since.
— from Hindoo Tales Or, the Adventures of Ten Princes by active 7th century Dandin

Either a schoolmaster or a soldier must have risen in his profession before he gets it; but the following estimate is made out for a business man who does not get a house free or any other aid from outside:— [192] £ s.
— from Home Life in Germany by Sidgwick, Alfred, Mrs.

Slowly my eyes wandered around the elegant apartment, unable to realise that this handsome, luxurious abode could actually be my wife’s home.
— from Whoso Findeth a Wife by William Le Queux

Since the last Exhibition, the vast empire of China has been opened to the schemes of commercial enterprise, and the efforts of religious zeal; Turkey has been rescued from the ambitious designs of Russia; India has been subdued, and restored to prosperity and peace after the horrors of mutinous anarchy; Italy has made large advances towards its much-desired unity; but still the unsatisfied soul of the world is aspiring after a perfection which is never to be attained by man.
— from The Gathering of the Nations by Anonymous

You lean against the dead log and swap lies with the guide; and the greatest hunters I have ever known have all been magnificent liars.
— from Pony Tracks by Frederic Remington

There are a lot of them around, but Mort Hallstock isn't one of them.
— from Four-Day Planet by H. Beam Piper

His finger was on the trigger, and in another moment he might have been a conscience-stricken man for life, when a bright metallic sound suddenly broke upon his ear and held his hand.
— from More Tales of the Birds by W. Warde (William Warde) Fowler

Peas and beans, many vetches, and other members of this family so characteristic of the dryer uplands, were gathered very early, and may have been cultivated before wheat.
— from The New Stone Age in Northern Europe by John M. (John Mason) Tyler