As quoted in The Book of Positive Quotations (2007) by John Cook, p. 479
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How very little can be done under the spirit of fear.
— Florence Nightingale
What It Means
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About Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale (12 May 1820 – 13 August 1910) was a British nurse, a pioneer of modern nursing, and a noted statistician.
About Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale (12 May 1820 – 13 August 1910) was a British nurse, a pioneer of modern nursing, and a noted statistician.
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