It is not in itself a system of mental philosophy, properly so called; but a classified collection of materials for such a system, presented with that method and insight which scientific discipline generates, and accompanied with occasional passages of an analytical character.
— from Illustrations of Universal Progress: A Series of Discussions by Herbert Spencer

Children are excellent physiognomists—they quickly learn the universal language of looks; and what is said of them always makes a greater impression than what is said to them, a truth of which those prudent people surely cannot be aware who comfort themselves, and apologise to parents, by saying, 'Oh, but I would not say so and so to the child.'
— from The Parent's Assistant; Or, Stories for Children by Maria Edgeworth

Guernsey is not rich in proverbs properly so called; but, as might be expected among an agricultural and maritime people, weather-sayings are not uncommon.
— from Guernsey Folk Lore a collection of popular superstitions, legendary tales, peculiar customs, proverbs, weather sayings, etc., of the people of that island by MacCulloch, Edgar, Sir

Explanation of the Definition .—"Prayers," this word includes not only the prayers properly so called, but also, the whole matter of the divine office.
— from The Divine Office A Study of the Roman Breviary by Edward J. Quigley

butter ½ cup milk (good measure) 1 heaped teaspoonful Edmonds’ Egg Powder Pinch salt Cream butter and sugar, sift and mix dry ingredients into same, mix all thoroughly with the milk, add flavouring, and bake in patty pans in moderate oven from 10 to 12 minutes.
— from The Sure to Rise Cookery Book Is Especially Compiled, and Contains Useful, Everyday Recipes, also Cooking Hints by T.J. Edmonds Ltd.

Children are excellent physiognomists—they quickly learn the universal language of looks; and what is said of them always makes a greater impression than what is said to them, a truth of which those prudent people surely cannot be aware who comfort themselves, and apologize to parents, by saying, “Oh, but I would not say so and so to the child.”
— from The Parent's Assistant; Or, Stories for Children by Maria Edgeworth