Goldwin Smith

Whatever things may have been in their origin, they are what they are, both in themselves and in regard to their indications respecting other beings or influences the existence of which may be implied in theirs.
Whatever things may have been in their origin, they are what they are, both in themselves and in regard to their indications respecting other beings or influences the existence of which may be implied in theirs.
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These are some quotes by Canadian author Goldwin Smith Historian, who lived between August 13, 1823 and June 7, 1910.