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Quotation from Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates by Mary Mapes Dodge

“It calls for wisdom, too, and a reverence for God’s work.”

Mary Mapes Dodge (spoken by Hans)

Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates, Chapter 47, Broad Sunshine (Project Gutenberg #764)

Portrait of Mary Mapes Dodge

Hans answers Dr. Boekman's warning about the patience and self-denial surgery requires; the reply wins him his apprenticeship.

Citation: "It calls for wisdom, too, and a reverence for God’s work." — Mary Mapes Dodge, Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates, Chapter 47, Broad Sunshine (Project Gutenberg #764). (id hans-brinker-q7)

Virtues: Piety

Portrait: Dodge Stahl - Les Patins d argent page 10, TH Schuler, Public domain.

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