I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers can stand and fight, I can stand and feed and nurse them.
The patriot volunteer, fighting for country and his rights, makes the most reliable soldier on earth.
The door that nobody else will go in at, seems always to swing open widely for me.
I am not afraid of work, I practically live for it.
I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it.
I will speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.
It is not alone the fact that women have generally had wider and more varied experience than men and are therefore better qualified to solve problems.
I have an almost complete disregard of precedent, and a faith in the possibility of something better. It irritates me to be told how things have always been done.
An institution or reform movement that is not selfish, must originate in the recognition of some evil that is adding to the sum of human suffering or diminishing the sum of happiness.
A ball had passed between my body and the right arm which supported him, cutting through the sleeve and passing through his chest from shoulder to shoulder. There was no more to be done for him, and I left him to his rest.
I have an almost complete disregard of precedent, and a faith in the possibility of something better. It irritates me to be told how things have always been done.
Offering human kindness and comfort or support and encouragement is my mission, is what I hope is what I live for, and what I’ll die for if it has to be.
Clara Barton Quotes – Inspiring Words from the Pioneering Humanitarian part 2
Although our innumerable activities may have some appearance of confusion to others, to us it is order.
In disaster it is organized immorality that takes to the hills.
The surest test of discipline is its absence.
In the world’s broad field of battle, In the bivouac of Life, Be not like dumb, driven cattle! Be a hero in the strife!
Well, I go off and I do the Mexican Wars, I do Independence Day, I do Bastille Day, I work my thing off, and them 12/6/1985 and then you launch into the holiday season with the traditional Christmas Concert.
It seems to be at war with every good thing in the world that I know.
The wonder is always new that any sane man can be a sailor.
I move with these sunbeams and the currents of air that course throughout this vast sky.
You must never so much as think whether you like it or not, whether it is bearable or not; you must never think of anything except the need, and how to meet it.
I don’t think I’ve ever felt that same kind of peace, the kind of serenity that my mother brought to our home.
While the heart beats, hope lingers.
Heaven knows, I can see all the good things I would like to have it do.
You must never so much as think whether you like it or not, whether it is bearable or not; you must never think of anything except the need, and how to meet it.
The tongueless man gets his second chance in this business to move on.
Knowing what must be done does away with fear.
The door that nobody else will go in at, seems always to swing open widely for me.
The door that nobody else will go in at, seems always to swing open widely for me.
In disaster it is organized immorality that takes to the hills.
I can do something for my country by educating nurses for whom she will have sore need.
An institution or reform movement that is not selfish, must originate in the recognition of some evil that is adding to the sum of human suffering or diminishing the sum of happiness.
Our very interest in them arises alike from the impulses of humanity and of patriotism.
Offering human kindness and comfort or support and encouragement is my mission, is what I hope is what I live for, and what I’ll die for if it has to be.
I feel infinite pity for those who have never been loved.
The greatest virtue a nurse can possess is faith.
I had long been clairvoyant and clairaudient.
The greatest virtue a nurse can possess is faith.
I am indebted to the following persons.
I am indebted to the following persons.
The forward step is the great achievement.
The forward step is the great achievement.
I must have the privilege of using my voice and I will use it – I must.
I must have the privilege of using my voice and I will use it – I must.
What could we do but go on with an earnest purpose, with a steady courage, and a determination to do our best to suppress this rebellion and bring about a peace with honor.
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