Clara Barton Quotes

I have an almost complete disregard of precedent, and a faith in the possibility of something better. It irritates me to be told how things have always been done. I defy the tyranny of precedent. I go for anything new that might improve the past.
Clara Barton

Faith, Past, Done

The patriot blood of my father was warm in my veins.
Clara Barton

Patriotism, Father, Blood

Economy, prudence, and a simple life are the sure masters of need, and will often accomplish that which, their opposites, with a fortune at hand, will fail to do.
Clara Barton

Life, Simple, Often

I may sometimes be willing to teach for nothing, but if paid at all, I shall never do a man's work for less than a man's pay.
Clara Barton

Work, Nothing, May

A ball had passed between my body and the right arm which supported him, cutting through the sleeve and passing through his chest from shoulder to shoulder. There was no more to be done for him and I left him to his rest. I have never mended that hole in my sleeve.
Clara Barton

Done, Him, Through

An institution or reform movement that is not selfish, must originate in the recognition of some evil that is adding to the sum of human suffering, or diminishing the sum of happiness.
Clara Barton

Happiness, Selfish, Evil

I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers can stand and fight, I can stand and feed and nurse them.
Clara Barton

Fear, Fight, May

I wonder if a soldier ever does mend a bullet hole in his coat?
Clara Barton

Soldier, Wonder, Hole

The surest test of discipline is its absence.
Clara Barton

Discipline, Test, Absence

This conflict is one thing I've been waiting for. I'm well and strong and young - young enough to go to the front. If I can't be a soldier, I'll help soldiers.
Clara Barton

Waiting, Strong, Help

Everybody's business is nobody's business, and nobody's business is my business.
Clara Barton

Business, Everybody, Nobody

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Public Servant

Born: December 25, 1821

Died: April 12, 1912

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