Marguerite Bourgeoys (1620–1700) French colonist and foundress
The Writings of Marguerite Bourgeoys, p. 204
“Does not, as fire dropped upon water is immediately extinguished and cooled, so, does not, I say, a false accusation, when brought in contact with a most pure and holy life, instantly fall and become extinguished?”
Cicero, Pro Roscio Comodeo Oratio, 17; C.D. Yonge translation
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