Exactly in point is the following—one of many passages which might be selected from the works of [178] that profoundest of English metaphysicians and theologians, S. T. Coleridge:— "And here let me observe that the difficulty and delicacy of this investigation are greatly increased by our not considering the understanding (even our own) in itself, and as it would be were it not accompanied with and modified by the coöperation of the will, the moral feeling, and that faculty, perhaps best distinguished by the name of Reason, of determining that which is universal and necessary, of fixing laws and principles whether speculative or practical, and of contemplating a final purpose or end.
— from Know the Truth: A Critique on the Hamiltonian Theory of Limitation Including Some Strictures Upon the Theories of Rev. Henry L. Mansel and Mr. Herbert Spencer by Jesse Henry Jones

The stalk rises not above a yard high, whereon are set many broad and long green leaves, somewhat like nightshades, but larger; at the joints, whereof come forth whitish flowers made of five leaves a piece, which afterwards [46] turn into green berries inclosed with thin skins, which change to be reddish when they grow ripe, the berry likewise being reddish, and as large as a cherry; wherein are contained many flat and yellowish seeds lying within the pulp, which being gathered and strung up, are kept all the year to be used upon occasions.
— from The Complete Herbal To which is now added, upwards of one hundred additional herbs, with a display of their medicinal and occult qualities physically applied to the cure of all disorders incident to mankind: to which are now first annexed, the English physician enlarged, and key to Physic. by Nicholas Culpeper

He had fought like a pagan who defends his religion.
— from The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil War by Stephen Crane

From that day D’Artagnan felt lonely and powerless, without courage to pursue a career in which he could only distinguish himself on condition that each of his three companions should endow him with one of the gifts each had received from Heaven.
— from Twenty Years After by Alexandre Dumas

Enter Friar Lawrence and Paris with Musicians.
— from The Complete Works of William Shakespeare by William Shakespeare

When, however, it was discovered, by a serious cross-examination, that the Thane of Coningsburgh (or Franklin, as the Normans termed him) had no idea what he had been devouring, and that he had taken the contents of the Karum-pie for larks and pigeons, whereas they were in fact beccaficoes and nightingales, his ignorance brought him in for an ample share of the ridicule which would have been more justly bestowed on his gluttony.
— from Ivanhoe: A Romance by Walter Scott

As far as he was aware (the last news was thirteen months old, he stated precisely), utter insecurity for life and property was the normal condition.
— from Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad

He had not merely sent the piano; but had written a note to Mrs. Sedley, and asked permission to come and see her—and he had seen her, and Amelia too, yesterday, before he came down to Chatham; and, what is more, he had brought that farewell letter and packet which had so moved them.
— from Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray

What is said here of the Brahmans coming from " Lar , a province west of St. Thomas's," of their having a special King, etc., is all very obscure, and that I suspect through erroneous notions.
— from The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 2 by Rustichello of Pisa

[Pg 173] The white, crouching figure lifted a pallid, woful face, and moaned: "Oh, Dorian, will you leave me?
— from They Looked and Loved; Or, Won by Faith by Miller, Alex. McVeigh, Mrs.

The pressure of family love and pride will be brought to bear upon him.
— from Under the Prophet in Utah; the National Menace of a Political Priestcraft by Frank J. Cannon

Where is she who hath given herself to the young men of Egypt, who are clothed in fine linen and purple, whose shields are of gold, whose helmets are of silver, whose bodies are mighty?
— from Salomé: A Tragedy in One Act by Oscar Wilde

But in half an hour the gaiety went; she felt like a person who is burning up with an inward flame; desiccating at the soul with thirst; withering up in the vitals.
— from The Good Soldier by Ford Madox Ford

One large carriage and pair passed us en route for Lillehammer; a pony with carriole was tied behind it, and all were jogging along at a comfortable pace, with the occupants fast asleep.
— from Tent life with English Gipsies in Norway by Hubert (Solicitor) Smith

So far as Mary herself is concerned, the gist of her long homily may be given in her concluding words:— 'Tis fittest for a prince, and such as have the regyments of realmes, there subjects hartes with myldnes to convince, and justice mixt, avoydinge all extremes; ffor like as Phebus with his cherefull beames do freshlie force the fragrant flowers to floryshe, so rulers' mildness subjects love do noryshe.
— from In Byways of Scottish History by Louis A. Barbé

He disliked living among invalids, and with his love for exploring the nooks and corners of any spot he was in he felt like a prisoner when he found himself shut in a valley among continual snow with few walks possible for him to take.
— from The Life of Robert Louis Stevenson for Boys and Girls by Jacqueline Overton