“Let whoever is in charge keep this simple question in her head (not, how can I always do this right thing myself, but) how can I provide for this right thing to be always done?” ― Florence Nightingale, Notes on Nursing: What It Is, and What It Is Not

Women should have the true nurse calling, the good of the sick first, the second only the consideration of what is their ‘place’ to do — and that women who want for a housemaid to do this or the charwoman to do that, when the patient is suffering, have not the making of a nurse in them.

“Mankind must make heaven before we can ‘go to heaven’ (as the phrase is), in this world as in any other.” “Apprehension, uncertainty, waiting, expectation, fear of surprise, do a patient more harm than any exertion. Remember he is face to face with his enemy all the time.”

The fact that we have a nursing profession today is, in large part, thanks to Nightingale's dedication and commitment to serve others. Here are 13 most inspiring Florence Nightingale quotes to heal you and those around you: Rather, ten times, die in the surf, heralding the way to a new world, than stand idly on the shore.

“Nursing is a progressive art such that to stand still is to go backward.” - Florence Nightingale