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.

When life follows the course of our desires, it is easy to be swept along without thought.

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.

Prejudice is more violent the blinder it is.

None of us can know what we are capable of until we are tested.

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 felt more than ever the necessity of my mission. But I went home out of spirits, I hardly know why. I must work by myself all life long.