Elizabeth Blackwell
First woman to receive a medical degree in America
Quotes by Elizabeth Blackwell
The greatest good we can do for others is not just to share our riches, but to reveal to them their own.
My life has been a constant struggle, but a glorious one.
I am convinced that women have a special mission in the healing art.
Courage, dear heart.
The world is wide, and there is work for all.
I have learned to stand alone.
Let us not be discouraged by difficulties, but rather stimulated by them.
The highest aim of medicine is to prevent disease.
I have found my true vocation.
Every step forward is a victory.
I am a woman, and I am a doctor.
The work is hard, but the reward is great.
I have no patience with idleness.
To live is to learn.
My spirit is unconquerable.
We must not only open the door, but also prepare the way.
The power of example is immense.
I am a firm believer in the power of education.
Let us work together for the good of humanity.
My heart is full of gratitude.