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“Religious men are and must be heretics now- for we must not pray, except in a "form" of words, made beforehand- or think of God but with a prearranged idea.”

Quote by Florence Nightingale

Book:The cause
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The cause

This book delves into the intricate web of human relationships and societal structures, examining the consequences of actions and the pursuit of justice in a deeply flawed world. more

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Florence Nightingale
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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