Quote#Beauty
I could wish no better, brighter future for the boys and the girls…
Quote byMary Church Terrell · 1863–1954
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Dedication of the New Mott School (May 17, 1909).
English (original)
I could wish no better, brighter future for the boys and the girls who are so fortunate as to attend this beautiful, well-appointed Mott school than that they emulate the courage, the unselfishness, and the zeal in all good work which were such conspicuous and beautiful traits in the character of that saintly woman, for whom this building which we dedicate to day is named.
— Mary Church Terrell
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