Mysticism: to dwell on the unseen, to withdraw ourselves from the things of sense into communion with God - to endeavour to partake of the Divine nature; that is, of Holiness.

Nursing is one of the Fine Arts: I had almost said, the finest of Fine Arts.

The night is given to us to take breath, to pray, to drink deep at the fountain of power.

Volumes are now written and spoken upon the effect of the mind upon the body. Much of it is true. But I wish a little more was thought of the effect of the body on the mind.

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

The most important practical lesson than can be given to nurses is to teach them what to observe.

Live life when you have it. Life is a splendid gift-there is nothing small about it.