Quotes by Florence Nightingale

“To understand God's thoughts, one must study statistics, for these are the measure of His purpose.”

“A human being does not cease to exist at death. It is change, not destruction, which takes place.”

“The 'kingdom of heaven is within,' indeed, but we must also create one without, because we are intended to act upon our circumstances.”

“The next Christ will perhaps be a female Christ.”

“Rather, ten times, die in the surf, heralding the way to a new world, than stand idly on the shore.”

“I never lose an opportunity of urging a practical beginning, however small, for it is wonderful how often in such matters the mustard-seed germinates and roots itself.”

“I attribute my success to this - I never gave or took any excuse.”