They are the pleasantest of all companions, and perhaps the most affluent in correct opinions of men and things generally, although little addicted to ponderous consideration or deep research.

Mustelid diversity is well reflected in the Neogene fossil record, in spite of the fact that mustelids are among the rarest of fossil carnivores.

Gulden appeared at a loss for an instant reply. I want plenty to do, he replied, presently. I want to be in on everything. I want to be free to kill a man when I like. . . . Gulden, I'll split the difference between us. I'll leave you free to do as you like. But all the others—every man—must take orders from me.

No matter what pacifist flubdubs and flapdoodle mollycoddles might say, the President [Teddy Roosevelt] knew that if there were a general war then America could well be drawn into it.