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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"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." — Goldwin Smith
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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. — Goldwin Smith
About Goldwin Smith
Goldwin Smith was a Historian from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1823–1910).
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This quote is attributed to Goldwin Smith, a Historian from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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Goldwin Smith lived from 1823 – 1910.