The heavy infantry numbered fourteen legions, of which two were already raised by Varus, eight others were formed partly from the refugees, partly from the conscripts in the province, and four were legions of king Juba armed in the Roman manner.
— from The History of Rome (Volumes 1-5) by Theodor Mommsen
If many man fail to be masters in their own house this is not from lack of willingness, but of talent.
— from Analytical Studies by HonorĂ© de Balzac
I now felt like one who had received his reprieve after condemnation.
— from The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan by James Justinian Morier
After which 25 grams of fat per day are added until there is no further loss of weight, taking care never to allow more than 40 calories per kilogram of body weight.
— from Dietetics for Nurses by Fairfax T. (Fairfax Throckmorton) Proudfit
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