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It has often been observed that the mothers of great men, and…

Quote byJohn Charles Ryle · 1816–1900

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Light from Old Times (1890), "William Gurnall", p. 347.

English (original)

It has often been observed that the mothers of great men, and especially of great divines, have been remarkable for strong mind and force of intellect. Mothers have been found, as a general rule, to influence children's character far more than fathers.

— John Charles Ryle

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