“At length I plucked up courage, on seeing that she was equally confused with myself, and walking desperately up to her, I exclaimed: “‘I have been trying to muster up something to say to you, but I cannot.
— from The Crayon Papers by Washington Irving

Sorcery is resorted to to ensure the fulfilment of the bride’s wishes with regard to children; their number and sex are decided upon, their health is ensured in advance, favourable conditions are arranged for their appearance.
— from Hero Tales and Legends of the Serbians by Woislav M. Petrovitch

They may be divided under three heads: (i.) Errors as to the characteristic quality of the aesthetic fact, or (ii.)
— from Aesthetic as Science of Expression and General Linguistic by Benedetto Croce

Our instincts drove us to hive innumerable experiences, that are yet of no visible value, and which we may keep for twice seven years before they shall be wanted.
— from The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 51, January, 1862 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics by Various

In all worship we acknowledge the object of our worship our Lord, and ourselves his vassals; if we bear a sense that he is our Sovereign King, it would draw us to him in every exigence, and keep us with him in a reverential posture, in every address; when we come, we should be careful not to violate his right, but render him the homage due to his royalty.
— from The Existence and Attributes of God, Volumes 1 and 2 by Stephen Charnock