It is then but to restate explicitly the import of our earlier chapters regarding the social function of education to say that the measure of the worth of the administration, curriculum, and methods of instruction of the school is the extent to which they are animated by a social spirit.
— from Democracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education by John Dewey

Oh, I wish it was!" She climbed on a chair, very cautiously raised the skylight, and peeped out.
— from A Little Princess Being the whole story of Sara Crewe now told for the first time by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Apprized that this spontaneous gift cannot receive the sanction of our beloved Sovereign in the ordinary mode, by the acceptance of the Lieutenant-Governor in his name and behalf; we, the Legislative Council and Assembly of the Province of Upper Canada, humbly beg leave to approach your Royal Highness with an earnest prayer that you will approve this demonstration of our gratitude, and graciously be pleased to sanction, in His Majesty's name, the grant of the Legislature, in behalf of the inhabitants of Upper Canada.
— from Toronto of Old Collections and recollections illustrative of the early settlement and social life of the capital of Ontario by Henry Scadding

The family history has to be gleaned from partially preserved parochial registers of births, marriages and deaths, incomplete court records, the scanty papers of the estates, a few land transfers, and some stray writings that accidentally have been preserved with the latter.
— from Lineage, Life and Labors of José Rizal, Philippine Patriot by Austin Craig

Consult common experience: Do you not see, that though the whole expence of the family be generally under the direction of the master of it, yet there are few that do not bestow the largest part of their fortunes on the pleasures of their wives, and the education of their children, reserving the smallest portion for their own proper use and entertainment This is what we may observe concerning such as have those endearing ties; and may presume, that the case would be the same with others, were they placed in a like situation.
— from A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume

It may be that our brother Bois-Guilbert does in this matter deserve rather pity than severe chastisement; rather the support of the staff, than the strokes of the rod; and that our admonitions and prayers may turn him from his folly, and restore him to his brethren.”
— from Ivanhoe: A Romance by Walter Scott

After this I slew Hame, who fought me mightily; and soon, with the captain Rin the son of Flebak, I crushed the Kurlanders, yea, or all the tribes Esthonia breeds, and thy peoples, O Semgala!
— from The Danish History, Books I-IX by Grammaticus Saxo

“That our march is come to a quick end, and that we are in an enemy's country,” returned the scout.
— from The Last of the Mohicans; A narrative of 1757 by James Fenimore Cooper

Or, the defeated people can retain their sense of organization, and can use their political organization for the purpose of getting in touch with the enemy, arranging the end of the war, and preparing, through organized means, to comply with the wishes of the conquerors.
— from Psychological Warfare by Paul Myron Anthony Linebarger

We can read them still.
— from Milton by John Cann Bailey

And down upon them, lance lowered, or sword ready to deliver thrust or cut, rode the Spaniards, excellent masters of their horses, and with complete confidence in themselves.
— from Roger the Bold: A Tale of the Conquest of Mexico by F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton

Author Of 'The History Of The Jesuits,' 'Japan And Her People,' 'The Romance Of Duelling,' &C., &C. 'The sharp, the blackleg, and the knowing one, Livery or lace, the self-same circle, run; The same the passion, end and means the same— Dick and his Lordship differ but in name.'
— from The Gaming Table: Its Votaries and Victims. Volume 2 (of 2) by Andrew Steinmetz

The seismograph at the university of this city registered two small shocks, the first at 9.10 P.M. , and the second and stronger at 9.25 P.M. ; and De Rossi states that at about 9.30 P.M. the seismographs at Ceccano, Velletri, and Rome recorded a shock consisting of very slow undulations.
— from A Study of Recent Earthquakes by Charles Davison

The person who has an equitable right cannot reclaim the stock from one who is, or succeeds to the rights of, a bona fide purchaser for value without notice.
— from Commercial Law by Richard William Hill

It is pity that we cannot render the same tribute to his political consistency of character.
— from History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce, 1585d by John Lothrop Motley

Their whips were made with three thongs, or tails, and with this instrument the criminals received thirteen stripes, making the number of blows thirty-nine.
— from Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume 2 (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day by Mrs. Lanaghan

The tossing of a penny decided the only remaining point; and the more imaginative canvas received the suffrages of fortune, and appeared first in the window of the mansion.
— from The Dynamiter by Robert Louis Stevenson

Clara refused to see Fisher when he called on her the next day, and shortly afterwards requested him, in writing, to release her from her marriage-contract, without giving any reason for her change of mind.
— from Lessons in Life, for All Who Will Read Them by T. S. (Timothy Shay) Arthur