We remark, first, that in all ages, and especially in primitive philosophy, words such as being, essence, unity, good, have exerted an extraordinary influence over the minds of men.
— from The Republic of Plato by Plato

It seems she was so ill as to be shaved and pidgeons put to her feet, and to have the extreme unction given her by the priests, who were so long about it that the doctors were angry.
— from The Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete by Samuel Pepys

Ohnweit demselben ist eine sehr groze Einbucht und guter Hafen, auch vor die grösesten Fahrzenge; Das Anadirskische Vorgebürge.... "
— from Vitus Bering: the Discoverer of Bering Strait by Peter Lauridsen

I see poor crazed Lucia's eyes' unnatural gleam, Her hair down her back falls loose and dishevel'd.
— from Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman

As Alaminos well remembered this spot from the expedition under Grijalva, he brought our ships to anchor in a place where they were sheltered from the north wind.
— from The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. by Bernal Díaz del Castillo

[44] El grupo de sus actores es un grupo hermoso, demasiado hermoso, demasiado monótono en su belleza para que pueda llenar las condiciones dramáticas de la novela.
— from Heath's Modern Language Series: The Spanish American Reader by Ernesto Nelson

He had not remained above three days in his confinement, when he gave the French ministry to understand that he would conform himself to the king’s intentions; and was immediately enlarged, upon giving his word and honour that he would, without delay, retire from the dominions of France.
— from The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.II. Continued from the Reign of William and Mary to the Death of George II. by T. (Tobias) Smollett

But in some animals cowpox may be produced even under gentler handling or with slighter provocation, of which I give a recent case from my notebook, taken during a visit to the country: 27 April, 1891.
— from A History of Epidemics in Britain, Volume 2 (of 2) From the Extinction of Plague to the Present Time by Charles Creighton

Whenever we turn away in heart from leaning exclusively upon God Himself, whether in the matter of salvation or the necessities of the path, we are, in principle, saying, "Up, make us [358] gods."
— from Notes on the book of Exodus by Charles Henry Mackintosh

After the definitions of philosophy in which all things are embraced under general heads, let us now describe the Isagoges of Porphyry.
— from An encyclopedist of the dark ages: Isidore of Seville by Ernest Brehaut

While they were engaging us Gen. Hurlbut was marching with a strong force to get in the rear of the rebels, and they met at the Hatchie river, where a severe engagement ensued, and our men were victorious, drove them back, and we marched to intercept them.
— from Three Years in the Service A Record of the Doings of the 11th Reg. Missouri Vols. by D. McCall

Because it is that Spirit of grace that is the author, animater, and maintainer of our filial fear, or of that fear that is son-like, and that subjecteth the elect unto God, his word, and ways; unto him, his word, and ways, as a Father.
— from Works of John Bunyan — Volume 01 by John Bunyan

As every establishment using gas had to make it, and as the apparatus was costly and imperfectly managed, the expense in the first instance, the trouble, and the noxious smell, presented great obstacles to the introduction of that mode of illumination.
— from Great Facts A Popular History and Description of the Most Remarkable Inventions During the Present Century by Frederick C. (Frederick Collier) Bakewell

‘“The two younger children enjoyed uniformly good health.”
— from Charlotte Brontë and Her Circle by Clement King Shorter

I am not without hope that the Western efforts under General Harrison, may oblige the enemy to remain at their upper posts, and give Dearborne a fair opportunity to strike a blow below.
— from The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 6 (of 9) Being His Autobiography, Correspondence, Reports, Messages, Addresses, and Other Writings, Official and Private by Thomas Jefferson