Mary Edwards Walker Quotes

Let the generations know that women in uniform also guaranteed their freedom.

We live in deeds, not years.

You must come to terms with the reality that nothing outside ourselves, be it people or things is actually responsible for our happiness.

It is literally impossible for one with any force of character and humanity to remain in the background when convinced by knowledge and reason, that their mission is evidently one that will result in great good…

It is literally impossible for one with any force of character and humanity to remain in the background when convinced by knowledge and reason, that their mission is evidently one that will result in great good…

Dr. Mary’s life should stand out to remind us that when people do not think as we do, do not dress as we do, and do not live as we do, that they are more than likely to be half a century ahead of their time, and that we should have for them not ridicule but reverence.

Manuel sighs happily and sits back in his hammock chair. “So many friends. All gathered here together, just because they care about what I have to say.” The chair spins so he is facing the window. “What a life.” “None of us wants to be here, Manuel,” says Marie.