Dorothea Dix quotes

Dorothea Dix was an American social reformer and activist best known for her work on behalf of the mentally ill. Her tireless advocacy led to major improvements in mental health care and the establishment of many psychiatric hospitals across the United States. She remains a pioneering figure in the history of social reform and mental health advocacy. Here are 2 of her quotes:

Man is not made better by being degraded; he is seldom restrained from crime by harsh measures, except the principle of fear predominates in his character, and then he is never made radically better for its influence.

Dorothea Dix