The origin of the term Gros Ventres is somewhat obscure, and various observers have pointed out its inapplicability, especially to the well-formed Hidatsa tribesmen.
"The Siouan Indians"
W. J. McGee
82 I must, however, remark, that this example, which seems to militate against the assertion we made of the comparative inapplicability of the Method of Difference to cases of pure observation, is really one of those exceptions which, according to a proverbial expression, prove the general rule.
"A System Of Logic, Ratiocinative And Inductive (Vol. 1 of 2)"
John Stuart Mill
This invaluable document, after setting forth the immense benefits to society arising from habits of providence and the introduction of insurance companies,-proving the infamous rate of premiums exacted by the existent offices, and their inapplicability to the wants of the honest artisan, and declaring that nothing but the purest intentions of benefiting their fellow-creatures, and raising the moral tone of society, had led the directors to institute a new society, founded on the noblest principles and the most moderate calculations,-proceeded to demonstrate that twenty-four and a half per cent was the smallest possible return the shareholders could anticipate.
"The Caxtons, Part 2"
Edward Bulwer-Lytton