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... Whatever shortcomings or errors may be recorded against , it…
Quote bySophia Jex-Blake · 1840–1912
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: A Visit to Some American Schools and Colleges (1867), (quote from pp. 46–47).
English (original)
... Whatever shortcomings or errors may be recorded against , it should ever be remembered in her favour that she took the initiative before all the world in opening a college career to women, and in welcoming, on equal terms, all students, of whatever race or hue. This double glory shall surely be hers in the memories of men when much on which she now prides herself more may be forgotten.
— Sophia Jex-Blake
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