Deborah Sampson

I take it to be from the greatest extremes, both in virtue and in vice, that the uniformly virtuous and reformed in life can derive the greatest and most salutary truths and impressions.

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These are some quotes by American author Deborah Sampson Soldier, who lived between December 17, 1760 and April 29, 1827.

Quotes by Deborah Sampson

As I was born to be unfortunate, my sun soon clouded.

Deborah Sampson

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As an overruling providence may succeed our wishes, let us rear an offspring in every respect worthy to fill the most illustrious stations of their predecessors.

Deborah Sampson

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In whatever I may be thought to have been unnatural, unwise and indelicate, it is now my most fervent desire it may have a suitable impression on you - and on me, a penitent for every wrong thought and step.

Deborah Sampson

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