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I am not surprised that men are not thankful to me; but I wonder that they are not grateful to God for the good which he has made me the instrument of conveying to my fellow-creatures.

— Edward Jenner

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A sincere acquiescence in the dispensations of Providence will check discomposure of mind beyond any thing. It will produce a calm in the midst of a storm.

The Life of Edward Jenner M.D. Vol. 2 (1838)

The highest powers in our nature are our sense of moral excellence, the principle of reason and reflection, benevolence to our creatures and our love of the Divine Being.

The Life of Edward Jenner M.D. Vol. 2 (1838)

I am not surprised that men and women are grateful ; but I wonder that they are grateful to God for the good which he has made me the instrument of conveying to my fellow creatures.

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