But in the domain of international law, in which there was greater opportunity for elementary reasoning, he exhibited the same traits of mind, the same breadth and originality of thought, the same power in discovering, and the same certainty in applying, fundamental principles that distinguished him in the realm of constitutional discussions; and it was his lot on more than one occasion to blaze the way in the establishment of rules of international conduct.
— from Beacon Lights of History, Volume 11: American Founders by John Lord

[715] Socialists pretend to be opposed to the creation of peasant proprietors either on scientific grounds or for ethical reasons.
— from British Socialism An Examination of Its Doctrines, Policy, Aims and Practical Proposals by J. Ellis Barker

The pope then enters into long details respecting the government of France, even reproaching the king for having altered the coin.
— from A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 02 by Voltaire

"We can't go on for ever referring to him as 'the gentleman,' as though there were no other gentlemen in the world, can we now?"
— from Austin and His Friends by Frederic Henry Balfour

A ground nest seems so exposed, too, that it always gives a little thrill of pleasurable surprise to see the group of frail eggs resting there behind so slight a barrier.
— from Bird Stories from Burroughs Sketches of Bird Life Taken from the Works of John Burroughs by John Burroughs

But the person of most importance in it, on the part of France, was the cardinal of Lorraine, brother of the duke of Guise, a man of a subtle, intriguing temper, and one who, like the rest of his family, notwithstanding his pacific demonstrations, may be said to have represented the war party in France [249] On the part of Spain the agents selected were the men most conspicuous for talent and authority in the kingdom; the names of some of whom, whether for good or for evil report, remain immortal on the page of history.
— from History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 by William Hickling Prescott

But you can't go on for ever repenting.
— from The Helpmate by May Sinclair