I am not surprised that men are not grateful 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.
Smallpox vaccine
A personal reflection on gratitude related to his work, stated to a friend shortly before his death.
Before 1823
Found in 1 providers: gemini
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