“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. I defy the tyranny of precedent. I go for anything new that might improve the past.” DoneMightPastSuccessHistoryPossibilityTyrannyNurseVolunteerSomething BetterNursingDisregardPrecedentInspiring NursingNursing SchoolGreat NursingAmerican Red Cross Author:Clara Barton
“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 never mended that hole in my sleeve.” DoneBodyLeftCuttingArmsBallsShouldersHolesPassingPassingsChestsSleevesPassing Through Author:Clara Barton
“It irritates me to be told how things have always been done. I defy the tyranny of precedent. I cannot afford the luxury of a closed mind.” MindDoneTyrannyLuxuryNurseNursingDisregardPowerful WomenPrecedentClosed MindInspiring NursingNursing SchoolGreat NursingAmerican Red Cross Author:Clara Barton
