“Let us be adventurers for another world. It is at least a fair and noble chance; and there is nothing in this worth our thoughts or our passions. If we should be disappointed, we are still no worse than the rest of our fellow-mortals; and if we succeed in our expectations we are eternally happy.”
Quote by Gilbert Burnet
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Gilbert Burnet
Gilbert Burnet (September 18, 1643 - March 17, 1715) was a prominent English bishop and historian, serving as the Bishop of Salisbury. He made significant contributions to the fields of history, theology, and literature, particularly known for his historical research on the English Reformation. more
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Source: The College, the Market, and the Court: Or Woman's Relation to Education, Labor, and Law