“Newton's law is nothing but the statistics of gravitation, it has no power whatever. Let us get rid of the idea of power from law altogether. Call law tabulation of facts, expression of facts, or what you will; anything rather than suppose that it either explains or compels.”
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Suggestions for Thought by Florence Nightingale: Selections and Commentaries
This book compiles a selection of Florence Nightingale's writings, offering readers a glimpse into her intellectual pursuits and philosophical musings. The commentaries provide additional context and analysis of her thoughts, highlighting their relevance and significance. 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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