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Maria Mitchell Quotes

I made observations for three hours last night, and am almost ill to-day from fatigue; still I have worked all day, trying to reduce the places, and mean to work hard again to-night.
Maria Mitchell

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Type:
Scientist Quotes
Category:
American Scientist Quotes
Date of Birth:
August 1, 1818
Date of Death:
June 28, 1889
Nationality:
American
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