Elizabeth Blackwell

I have always tried to live my life in such a way that I would have no regrets.

The true measure of a person is not how they behave in moments of comfort and convenience, but how they stand at times of controversy and challenge.

I have never been afraid to stand alone.

I have always found that the best way to deal with adversity is to meet it head-on.

The most important thing is to never give up.

I have always been a firm believer in the power of education.

The greatest gift you can give yourself is a good education.

I have always tried to be a voice for the voiceless.

The world needs more women who are willing to stand up for what they believe in.

I have always believed that every person has the right to pursue their dreams.

I have always tried to live my life with purpose and meaning.

I have always believed that the best way to predict the future is to create it.

The only way to do great work is to be truly passionate about what you do.

I have always tried to be a force for good in the world.

The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.

I have always believed that the human spirit is capable of anything.

I have always tried to be a lifelong learner.

I have always believed that kindness is a language that the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

The idea of a profession for women was a new one, and met with a good deal of ridicule, but I was determined to persevere.

It is not easy to be a pioneer - but oh, it is glorious!