My business is stanching blood and feeding fainting men; my post the open field between the bullet and the hospital. I sometimes discuss the application of a compress or a wisp of hay under a broken limb, but not the… — Clara Barton Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
I don't know how long it has been since my ear has been free from the roll of a drum. It is the music… — Clara Barton Copy Share Image
The Red Cross in its nature, it aims and purposes, and consequently, its methods, is unlike any other organization in the country.It is an… — Clara Barton Copy Share Image
People should not say that this or that is not worth learning, giving as their reason that it will not be put to use.… — Clara Barton Copy Share Image
You must never so much think as whether you like it or not, whether it is bearable or not; you must never think of… — Clara Barton Copy Share Image
It is wise statesmanship which suggests that in time of peace we must prepare for war, and it is no less a wise benevolence… — Clara Barton Copy Share Image
I may sometimes be willing to teach for nothing, but if paid at all, I shall never do a man's work for less than… — Clara Barton Copy Share Image
I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers can stand and fight, I can stand and feed… — Clara Barton Copy Share Image
What could I do but go with them Civil War soldiers, or work for them and my country? The patriot blood of my father… — Clara Barton Copy Share Image
I don't know how long it has been since my ear has been free from the roll of a drum. It is the music… — Clara Barton Copy Share Image
