“Hospitals are only an intermediate stage of civilization”
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Florence Nightingale's spiritual journey: biblical annotations, sermons and journal notes
Florence Nightingale's spiritual journey is documented in this collection, showcasing her reflections on biblical texts, religious sermons, and personal thoughts as recorded in her journal. more
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Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale, a British nurse and statistician, is hailed as the founder of modern nursing. She was born on May 12, 1820, and died on August 13, 1910. Nightingale gained fame for her nursing work during the Crimean War, where she improved the conditions of military hospitals. more
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Source: Suggestions for Thought by Florence Nightingale: Selections and Commentaries
“Not to be covetous, is money; not to be a purchaser, is a revenue.”
“The aim of forensic oratory is to teach, to delight, to move.”
“I hear Socrates saying that the best seasoning for food is hunger; for drink, thirst.”
“Justice extorts no reward, no kind of price; she is sought, therefore, for her own sake.”
“It is difficult to tell how much men's minds are conciliated by a kind manner and gentle speech.”