Famous quotes containing the word barton:
“... it has always proved that the grandeur of a nation was shown by the respect paid to woman.”
—Clara Barton (18211912)
“... this I conceive to be no time to prate of moral influences. Our mens nerves require their accustomed narcotics and a glass of whiskey is a powerful friend in a sunstroke, and these poor fellows fall senseless on their heavy drills.”
—Clara Barton (18211912)
“I have never worked for fame or praise, and shall not feel their loss as I otherwise would. I have never for a moment lost sight of the humble life I was born to, its small environments, and the consequently little right I had to expect much of myself, and shall have the less to censure, or upbraid myself with for the failures I must see myself make.”
—Clara Barton (18211912)