"As a matter of fact" Quotes from Famous Books
 ... in the unity and personality of God might at first sight seem to render its adherents more accessible than are Hindus to the gospel of Christ. As a matter of fact, however, the very elements of truth in their belief make them too often stout opponents of Christianity. They are religious bigots, as the Hindus are not. The Hindu has a pantheon to which he can, with some show of consistency, invite Christ. The Mohammedan ...
— A Tour of the Missions - Observations and Conclusions • Augustus Hopkins Strong
... the quick answer. "But, as a matter of fact these East Indians are often carriers of bubonic plague, you know, and it's very contagious. Of course neither Shere Ali nor Singa Phut may have had the germs about them, but I am a bit squeamish when it comes to contagious diseases of that nature, and I wouldn't ...
— The Diamond Cross Mystery - Being a Somewhat Different Detective Story • Chester K. Steele
... killed so nearly up to their bag limit of fifty birds per day that in ten days they went away with 400 quail. The foolish birds obstinately refused to leave the farm which had been their home and shelter. Day after day the chase with dogs and men, and the fusillade of shots, went briskly on. As a matter of fact, that outfit easily could have gone on until every quail ...
— The Minds and Manners of Wild Animals • William T. Hornaday
... Now, as a matter of fact, this "ancient couple" had not left the "Free" State of their own free will. Their stock had been expelled from their grazing areas, and they were told that they could only continue to graze if the centenarian tenant agreed to supply a certain number of labourers to work on the landowner's farm ...
— Native Life in South Africa, Before and Since • Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje
... those tragic three could have told in advance what would happen when that door crashed in. As a matter of fact the woman alone was ...
— Possessed • Cleveland Moffett
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