All nature—its most comprehensive cosmic realms as well as the realms of its smallest organisms—together with the corporeal, psychical, and spiritual nature of man, shows a harmony , a conformity to the end in view , and a striving toward an end of its development, the denial of which will certainly not add to the laurels which transmit the scientific fame of our present generation to posterity.
— from The Theories of Darwin and Their Relation to Philosophy, Religion, and Morality by Rudolf Schmid

In the fifteenth century most men and women of the upper and middle classes could read and write, although their spelling was sometimes marvellous to behold, and St Olave's Church is apt to become 'Sent Tolowys scryssche' beneath their painfully labouring goose quills, and punctuation is almost entirely to seek.
— from Medieval People by Eileen Power

I caint read an write but all my chilluns can read and write.
— from Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves, North Carolina Narratives, Part 1 by United States. Work Projects Administration

The mustard family is a large group well represented in Texas among the early spring flowers and includes many of our vegetables, such as mustard, cabbage, cauliflower, radish, and water-cress.
— from Texas Flowers in Natural Colors by Eula Whitehouse

"I don't see how Massa Corny can run away with the steamer when she has her officers and crew on board."
— from Stand By The Union by Oliver Optic

“Certainly, Mr. Cowperwood, certainly,” replied Albert, with alacrity.
— from The Financier: A Novel by Theodore Dreiser