32.—Cambrian Fossils: a, Protospongia fenestrata , Menevian Group; b, Arenicolites didymus , Longmynd Group; c, Lingulella ferruginea , Longmynd and Menevian, enlarged; d, Hymenocaris vermicauda , Lingula Flags; e, Lingulella Davisii , Lingula Flags;
— from The Ancient Life History of the Earth A Comprehensive Outline of the Principles and Leading Facts of Palæontological Science by Henry Alleyne Nicholson

At the headquarters of the French General who was in command of that section of the line a most elaborate déjeuner had been prepared for the party, with the result that it was well into the afternoon before we left the hospitable Frenchman and, in tow of a member of his staff, commenced our tour of sight-seeing.
— from With Cavalry in 1915 The British Trooper in the Trench Line, Through the Second Battle of Ypres by Frederic Coleman

As time goes on, when Science has caused present evils to disappear, when men no longer tremble for the life and welfare of their dear ones, when individual life follows a normal course—then Man can attain a higher level and more easily devote himself to exalted goals.
— from Life of Elie Metchnikoff, 1845-1916 by Olga Metchnikoff