An honest gentleman at his return May not have the good fortune of Ulysses; Not all lone matrons for their husbands mourn, Or show the same dislike to suitors' kisses; The odds are that he finds a handsome urn To his memory—and two or three young misses Born to some friend, who holds his wife and riches,— And that his Argus—bites him by the breeches.
— from Don Juan by Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron

In the meantime, you had better go back to your wearisome uncomfortable Nature, and leave me to correct my proofs.
— from Intentions by Oscar Wilde

Let us notice a little more closely the terrible effects resulting from this most unnatural and abominable vice.
— from Plain Facts for Old and Young by John Harvey Kellogg

The main rebel army (Price's) west of the Mississippi is believed to have passed Dade County in full retreat upon northwestern Arkansas, leaving Missouri almost freed from the enemy, excepting in the southeast of the State.
— from The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Complete by Abraham Lincoln

[967] (1) 303-182 Zambia chief of mission: Ambassador Carmen M. MARTINEZ embassy: corner of Independence and United Nations Avenues, Lusaka mailing address: P. O. Box 31617, Lusaka telephone:
— from The 2007 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

One could wish to have this same intolerant bigot world make a tour of these Scottish Manses, from which it might return, perchance, able to give a rational judgment on the doctrine and order of Christ’s Holy Evangel, as we have held it in Scotland from the days of our fathers until now; at least might have its evil speaking hushed into silence before the devout might, which labors for the hire, not of silver and gold, but of saved souls—and the sunny godliness which is loftiest gain.
— from Merkland; or, Self Sacrifice by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant

I tell you what, if you will listen to me, you will finish the two little boys crowning the little girl with cornflowers; that would just suit the Parisians.—I will go round to Monsieur Graff the tailor before going to Monsieur Crevel.—Go up now and leave me to dress.”
— from The Works of Balzac: A linked index to all Project Gutenberg editions by Honoré de Balzac

It was a long time to wait—four years—but I felt there was no use in being in too great a hurry, and every year the plants manifestly improved, and the buds swelled up nicely and looked more plump each winter when the leaves were gone.
— from Scientific American Supplement, No. 803, May 23, 1891 by Various

[967] (1) 303-182 Zambia chief of mission: Ambassador Donald E. BOOTH embassy: corner of Independence and United Nations Avenues, Lusaka mailing address: P. O. Box 31617, Lusaka telephone:
— from The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

You are one of us now, and Lancelot must not lose you on this first day of fair meeting.’
— from Marjorie by Justin H. (Justin Huntly) McCarthy