The idea of winning a doctor's degree gradually assumed the aspect of a great moral struggle, and the moral fight possessed immense attraction for me. Elizabeth Blackwell on graduation
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 on respect
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 on sad