We never can tell how our lives may work to the account of the general good, and we are not wise enough to know if we have fulfilled our mission or not.
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"We never can tell how our lives may work to the account of the general good, and we are not wise enough to know if we have fulfilled our mission or not." — Ellen Swallow Richards
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We never can tell how our lives may work to the account of the general good, and we are not wise enough to know if we have fulfilled our mission or not. — Ellen Swallow Richards
About Ellen Swallow Richards
Ellen Swallow Richards was a Scientist from United States (1842–1911).
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This quote is attributed to Ellen Swallow Richards, a Scientist from United States.
When did Ellen Swallow Richards live?
Ellen Swallow Richards lived from 1842 – 1911.