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Quote by Elizabeth Blackwell
I must have something to engross my thoughts, some object in life

I must have something to engross my thoughts, some object in life which will fill this vacuum, and prevent this sad wearing away of the heart. – Elizabeth Blackwell

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A blank wall of social and professional antagonism faces the woman physician that forms a situation of singular and painful loneliness, leaving her without support, respect or professional counsel. – Elizabeth Blackwell

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respect
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The idea of winning a doctors degree gradually assumed the aspect of a great moral struggle, and the moral fight possessed immense attraction for me. – Elizabeth Blackwell

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Graduation
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For what is done or learned by one class of women becomes, by virtue of their common womanhood, the property of all women. – Elizabeth Blackwell

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Virtue
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In this world, full often, our joys are only the tender shadows which our sorrows cast. – Henry Ward Beecher

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Ideally, I would love to mix singing and acting, but you can only be a pop star for so many years. I mean, at 30 its a little bit sad, right? – Rachel Stevens

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sad

Im sad to see the passing of the great drug warriors. I certainly did my part in that battle and I dont regret any of it. – Marc Maron

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sad

I think when Im in love, I really am very good with calling, little faxes, and visiting and I really put a lot of effort into it. Im really not the one thats not available because of work and Im very sad when I actually leave. – Franka Potente

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I cringe at backstory. Because it never quite explains or gets into some psychological thing that is never quite right and never quite the truth and who knows why someone is some way. – Steve Martin

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Nature is the greatest teacher and I learn from her best when others are asleep. In the still dark hours before sunrise God tells me of the plans I am to fulfill. – George Washington Carver

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You get educated by traveling. – Solange Knowles

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Why are men reluctant to become fathers? They aren’t through being children. – Cindy Garner

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