William Brinton Quote

There are many here before whom I would far rather be listening than speaking; many whose presence dignifies our inaugural meeting, but whose knowledge is not likely to be increased by anything I can say.


Introductory Lecture, The London Lancet, Volume 2, Number 6, December, 1857 (p. 433)


There are many here before whom I would far rather be listening than speaking; many whose presence dignifies our inaugural meeting, but whose...

There are many here before whom I would far rather be listening than speaking; many whose presence dignifies our inaugural meeting, but whose...

There are many here before whom I would far rather be listening than speaking; many whose presence dignifies our inaugural meeting, but whose...

There are many here before whom I would far rather be listening than speaking; many whose presence dignifies our inaugural meeting, but whose...