Quote#Desire
In this matter, I am a woman, and so I wish ever to remain
Quote byJames Hutton · 1715–1795
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Memoirs of James Hutton (1856), Describing his weeping, if unable to advance winning arguments in support of his Saviour, against any man or angel attempting to lessen his belief..
English (original)
In this matter, I am a woman, and so I wish ever to remain.
— James Hutton
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