9 The office is one of great honour as well as power, and has generally been conferred upon some individual distinguished by an influential position in society; so that his rank and character might reflect credit upon the craft.
— from The Principles of Masonic Law A Treatise on the Constitutional Laws, Usages and Landmarks of Freemasonry by Albert Gallatin Mackey

A la fin d'avril 1998, j'ai créé un site internet dont le concept est simple mais dont le
— from Entretiens / Interviews / Entrevistas by Marie Lebert

I know not— For yet I never saw him, but in’s Character, Unless sometimes in Dreams.
— from The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume II by Aphra Behn

The affection of those whom we leave behind us is at a loss for methods to display its wonted solicitude, and seeks consolation under sorrow, in doing honour to all that remains.
— from The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 351, January 10, 1829 by Various

"Mental concentration upon seemingly insignificant details alone enabled me to bring about the desired results in that instance.
— from The Pursuit of the House-Boat by John Kendrick Bangs

Add ¾ cup sugar, and stir and cook until sugar is dissolved and sauce is of the proper consistency.
— from For Luncheon and Supper Guests by Alice Bradley

Specification —In that A—— B——, Company ——, United States Infantry, did use vile, abusive and threatening language toward his captain.
— from The Camp-life of the Third Regiment by Robert Thomas Kerlin

One thing’s certain; unless something is done mighty soon I, for one, mean to quit the Commission and go back home—even {159} if I have to walk and pay my own expenses!”
— from Daughters of Destiny by L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum

But obviously, we couldn't have dropped that other job just now and come to Manon to clear up some individual difficulty."
— from Legacy by James H. Schmitz

I was too ill to enquire what the poor young gentleman had done, but after I came up stairs I did not see his body hanging anywhere, so I conclude they had cut him down; I hope it was not young Mr. Marr a venturing after my Lavy.
— from The Choice Humorous Works, Ludicrous Adventures, Bons Mots, Puns, and Hoaxes of Theodore Hook by Theodore Edward Hook

What it is that walks about that rancho every night, an’ makes such noises, an’ cuts up so, I don’t know.
— from Julian Mortimer: A Brave Boy's Struggle for Home and Fortune by Harry Castlemon