Quote#Wisdom
And others give us such attractive accounts of the charms of , the…
Quote byMargaret Plues · 1828–1903
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: (edited by and ; illustrated by ).
English (original)
and others give us such attractive accounts of the charms of , the quantity of nourishment contained in them, and the desirability of out better appreciation of their excellencies, that we set about making ourselves acquainted with them with hearty good will.
— Margaret Plues
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