Elizabeth Blackwell

The moral and physical well-being of a nation are inextricably linked.

The responsibility of the medical profession extends beyond the individual patient to the whole community.

The object of all true education is to fit us for life, not merely for a profession.

The greatest need of humanity is a sound mind in a sound body.

The true progress of society is measured by the progress of its women.

The physician's duty is not only to cure, but to prevent, and to teach.

The highest form of charity is to enable others to help themselves.

The true dignity of woman lies in her intellectual and moral power.

The education of women is essential for the progress of civilization.

The physician who neglects the social and moral aspects of disease is but half a physician.

The true mission of medicine is to bring health and happiness to all.

The greatest discovery is to find out what we can do, and then to do it.

The world needs women who are not afraid to think, to act, and to be themselves.

The path of progress is never smooth, but it is always worth pursuing.

To live a life of purpose is the greatest reward.

The true measure of a life is not its length, but its depth.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

The highest good is the good of all.

The true physician is a friend to humanity.

The pursuit of knowledge is the noblest of all endeavors.