The abstract improbability of such a tendency being transmitted through a vast number of generations, is not greater than that of quite useless or rudimentary organs being similarly transmitted.
— from The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection Or, the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life, 6th Edition by Charles Darwin

And for the Dalmatians, who have made such frequent insurrections in order to regain their liberty, and who could never before be so thoroughly subdued, but that they always gathered their forces together again, revolted, yet are they now very quiet under one Roman legion.
— from The Wars of the Jews; Or, The History of the Destruction of Jerusalem by Flavius Josephus

This view is hypothetical, but could be supported by some facts; and I can see no more abstract improbability in a tendency to produce any character being inherited for an endless number of generations, than in quite useless or rudimentary organs being, as we all know them to be, thus inherited.
— from On the Origin of Species By Means of Natural Selection Or, the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life by Charles Darwin

[Pg 204] Now M. Janet found in several subjects like this that if he came up behind them whilst they were plunged in conversation with a third party, and addressed them in a whisper, telling them to raise their hand or perform other simple acts, they would obey the order given, although their talking intelligence was quite unconscious of receiving it.
— from The Principles of Psychology, Volume 1 (of 2) by William James

Both the United States and the Brazils have frequently named consuls who were quite unworthy of representing either state.
— from Mogreb-el-Acksa: A Journey in Morocco by R. B. (Robert Bontine) Cunninghame Graham

Postq uam igitur Regia Ma ies tas bene fauente, ac promouente Deo, causam suam publicam eruditissimor um , probatissimoru m q ue totius christianitatis viror um , qui nullis passionibus, seu affectibus essent obnoxii, consensu, et authoritate tandem terminasset, et ad ipsam ueritatem omni ex parte firmasset, coeperunt isti boni viri, quibus res praeter expectatione m ceciderat, et spes moliendi noua (ut iam animo agitarant) praecisa fuerat, in alias cogitationes, syncere parum, animum intendere, quumq ue optimus Rex ex uigilantissimi principis officio (quod a Deo acceptum sustinet in terris)
— from Life and Letters of Thomas Cromwell, Vol. 1 of 2 Life, Letters to 1535 by Roger Bigelow Merriman

Prue was quite unaware of Randy's loving scrutiny, and she caressed Tabby, humming contentedly, and looking about at the sunlight, the blossoms and the butterflies.
— from Randy and Her Friends by Amy Brooks

Christian Science is quite unlike other religions in this, that while they promise at most salvation—an intangible boon—Mrs. Eddy promises her followers health , relief from bodily pain and sickness, and thus addresses herself to a universally and urgently felt want.
— from Problems of Immanence: studies critical and constructive by Joseph Warschauer

You don't quite understand our relationships.
— from The Zankiwank and The Bletherwitch: An Original Fantastic Fairy Extravaganza by S. J. Adair (Shafto Justin Adair) Fitz-Gerald

Only a very few believed, however, that such signs—the nature of which was quite unknown or regarding which only vague unsubstantiated suppositions were advanced—were given unintentionally.
— from Clever Hans (The Horse of Mr. Von Osten) A contribution to experimental animal and human psychology by Oskar Pfungst

beside her was a fine cock robin, and they seemed on the pleasantest terms with each other, and hopped along, quite unaware of Robinette’s presence.
— from The Story of a Robin by Agnes S. Underwood

“Lady, I do not know; he quitted us on reaching Rome.”
— from Domitia by S. (Sabine) Baring-Gould

"She's worth a dozen Janes," said cook to herself, for she was not so wholly engrossed with her own pursuits as to be quite unobservant of Ruth's disappointment.
— from For John's Sake, and Other Stories. by Annie Frances Perram