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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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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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Elizabeth Blackwell
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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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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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My mother sent me to psychiatrists since the age of four because she didnt think little boys should be sad. When my brother was born, I stared out the window for days. Can you imagine that? – Andy Kaufman

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sad

I think that the Information Age is great, but theres a downside to it obviously as well, and its that false information can be perpetuated so quickly. And its sad that so many people will believe it. – Josh Hopkins

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sad

I can see the humorous side of things and enjoy the fun when it comes but look where I will, there seems to me always more sadness than joy in life. – Jerome K. Jerome

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sad

People are so codified – its sad. – Jean Paul Gaultier

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