"The amount of relief and comfort experienced by the sick after the skin has been carefully washed and dried, is one of the commonest observations made at a sick bed."

"The craving for sympathy from others is a great weakness, for it makes us dependent upon them."

"Nature alone cures. What nursing has to do is to put the patient in the best condition for nature to act upon him."

"If a woman had the opportunity, she might do anything."

"The greatest sin is to do nothing."