Quote#World
As I am not a member of any community, no society can answer for my…
Quote byDorothy Ripley · 1767–1832
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Bank of Faith and Works United (1819), Preface (18 July 1819), p. 4.
English (original)
As I am not a member of any community, no society can answer for my irregular conduct; neither do I wish to apologize to the world for my procedure; as I believe the Lord is my Shepherd, and Bishop of my soul.
— Dorothy Ripley
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