Care Quote by John James Audubon
“On landing at New York I caught the yellow fever. The kind man who commanded the ship that brought me from France took charge of me and placed me under the care of two Quaker ladies. To their skillful and untiring care I may safely say I owe my life.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Personal correspondence, 1825
A ship captain and Quaker women rescued the writer from illness, saving his life through dedicated care.
In simple terms: Compassionate strangers saved his life.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate and emulate selfless aid.
Themes
survival
gratitude
humanity
Mood
reflective
grateful
Type
humanitarian
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Travel illness
- medical emergencies
- charitable acts
Key Concepts
Altruism
community support
Questions to Reflect On
- Who has helped you in crisis?
- How can you help others?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on strangers can be risky.
