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Quote by Clara Barton
I have an almost complete disregard of precedent, and a faith in t

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

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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

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Clara Barton
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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

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A person consists of his faith. Whatever is his faith, even so is he. – Proverb

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A person is born with feelings of envy and hate. If he gives way to them, they will lead him to violence and crime, and any sense of loyalty and good faith will be abandoned. – Xun Zi

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I have faith in faith. God is there, whether we have faith or not, so why not have faith in him? – Valerie Bertinelli

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I dont need faith. – Maurice Sendak

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