I do not wish to give (women) a first place, still less a second one- but the complete freedom to take their true place, whatever it may be.

A blank wall of social and professional antagonism faces the woman.

It is not easy to be a pioneer but oh, it is fascinating! I would not trade one moment, even the worst moment, for all the riches in the world.

A blank wall of social and professional antagonism faces the woman physician that forms a situation of singular and painful loneliness, leaving her without support, respect or professional counsel.

I, who so love a hermit life for a good part of the day, find myself living in public, and almost losing my identity.

I must have something to engross my thoughts, some object in life which will fill this vacuum, and prevent this sad wearing away of the heart.

Prejudice is more violent the blinder it is.