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saying that a man needs only six
It is a common saying that a man needs only six feet of land.
— from Project Gutenberg Compilation of 233 Short Stories of Chekhov by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

system the author must now offer some
Having briefly noticed the history of this clan, which presents a rare and interesting example of the indelible character of the patriarchal system, the author must now offer some notices of the individual who gives name to these volumes.
— from Rob Roy — Volume 01 by Walter Scott

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