Clarissa Harlowe "Clara" Barton was a pioneer nurse who founded the American Red Cross. In addition to being a hospital nurse, she worked as a teacher, patent clerk, and humanitarian. At a time when relatively few women worked outside the home, Barton built a career helping others. She was never married, as she knew the restrictions of a married woman at the time, but had a relationship with John J. Elwell. She was prominent as a nurse in the American Civil War.
Everybody's business is nobody's business, and nobody's business is my business. business
The patriot blood of my father was warm in my veins. patriotism
I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers can stand and fight, I can stand and feed and nurse them. fear
The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 quotes from William Blake
32 quotes from William Blake
Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 wisdom & wit from Franz Grillparzer
6 wisdom & wit from Franz Grillparzer
For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 more thoughts from Storm Jameson
2 more thoughts from Storm Jameson
To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 quotes from Victor Hugo
73 quotes from Victor Hugo