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“Standing, as I do, in view of God and eternity, I realise that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone (On the eve of her execution)”

Quote by Edith Cavell

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Edith Cavell
Edith Cavell

Edith Cavell was a British nurse known for her bravery during World War I. Born on December 4, 1865, she was executed on October 12, 1915, for helping Allied soldiers escape from German-occupied Belgium. Cavell's actions and her subsequent death have made her a symbol of courage and compassion, celebrated both nationally and internationally. more

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