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People say the effect is only on the mind. It is no such thing. The effect is on the body, too. Little as we know about the way in which we are affected by form, by color, and light, we do know this, that they have an actual physical effect. Variety of form and brilliancy of color in the objects presented to patients, are actual means of recovery.
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People talk about imitating Christ, and imitate Him in the little trifling formal things, such as washing the feet, saying His prayer, and so on; but if anyone attempts the real imitation of Him, there are no bounds to the outcry with which the presumption of that person is condemned.
It is the unqualified result of all my experience with the sick that, second only to their need of fresh air, is their need of light; that, after a close room, what hurts them most is a dark room and that it is not only light but direct sunlight they want.
Rather, ten times, die in the surf, heralding the way to a new world, than stand idly on the shore.
Our first journey is to find that special place for us.
I use the word nursing for want of a better.
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.
Starting a job and working hard is how to be successful.
To understand God's thoughts, one must study statistics, for these are the measure of His purpose.
I am not yet worthy; and I will live to deserve to be called a Trained Nurse.
