Edith Cavell quotes

Edith Cavell was a British nurse renowned for her heroism during World War I. Her efforts helped hundreds of Allied soldiers escape from German-occupied Belgium. She became a symbol of courage and humanitarianism after her execution by German forces. Here are 6 of her quotes:

I can't stop while there are lives to be saved. (Edith Cavell)
Someday, somehow, I am going to do something useful, something for people. They are, most of them, so helpless, so hurt and so unhappy. View quote
Edith Cavell
I have no fear nor shrinking; I have seen death so often that it is not strange or fearful to me. View quote
Edith Cavell
They have all been very kind to me here. But this I would say, standing as I do in view of God and eternity, I realise that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone. View quote
Edith Cavell
I thank God for this ten weeks' quiet before the end... Life has always been hurried and full of difficulty... This time of rest has been a great mercy. View quote
Edith Cavell
I realize that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone. View quote
Edith Cavell

Edith Cavell

Edith Cavell - Image
Occupation: British Public Servant
Born: December 4, 1865
Died: October 12, 1915
Quotes count: 6
Wikipedia: Edith Cavell

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