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And the difference in environment, the vanished conditions of Roman life, gain large scientific interest from the fact that they did not result in any dissimilarity of fundamental character.

From Roman Women by Brittain, Alfred

I think it may be observed, too, that general maxims about life gain the ear of the inexperienced, in preference to historical examples. 

From Friends in Council — First Series by Helps, Arthur, Sir