Florence Nightingale

"The true wealth of a person is the depth of their character."

"The very foundation of morality is self-discipline."

"To rest is good, but to rest for too long is to rot."

"The sick are entitled to our best efforts and deepest sympathies."

"The very first question we must ask is: what is the right thing to do?"

"Fresh air, light, and warmth are the greatest medicines."

"The true secret of success is persistence."

"I can see no reason why an intelligent woman should submit to ignorance."

"The very foundation of joy is gratitude."

"The world needs revolutionaries more than it needs reformers."

"Were women to live as they ought, they would live with purpose."

"The true art of leadership is to inspire others to see the vision."

"The very first duty of a human being is to understand themselves."

"The sick person's peace of mind is paramount."

"The very essence of life is growth and change."

"To waste one's talents is to insult the Creator."

"The true measure of intelligence is the ability to change."

"The very first principle of nursing is to preserve life."

"Mortality is the only truth we can depend upon."

"The very foundation of power is knowledge."

"To do nothing is to do harm."

"The sick deserve our highest respect and best attention."

"The true secret of happiness is in serving others."

"Were one to examine the facts closely, the truth would be evident."

"The very first requirement of a good society is justice."

"To dream without acting is to deceive oneself."

"The world will not be saved by religion, but by science and goodwill."

"The very essence of courage is doing what is right despite fear."

"The sick are teachers of the human condition."

"The true wealth of a nation is the health of its people."