The ornamentation of the shell is a character of considerable palaeontological importance. . . . The types of ornamentation are two; longitudinal striation, and transverse sulcation conformable to the shape of the aperture.

[…] which […] some over-severe philosophers may look upon fastidiously, or undervalue and depreciate.

One reason neo-Maoists have regained some traction in public debate (and why pro-democracy activism continues to ferment) is that although China has lifted itself from poverty, corruption and socio-economic inequality have reached levels that would make good King Zhao weep.

1733–1737, Alexander Pope, [Imitations of Horace], London: […] R[obert] Dodsley [et al.]: