"With a firm faith in infinite good and immortality, the most wearisome life becomes a source of triumphant thanksgiving."

Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women: Autobiographical | july 1846

"We have learned that ceaseless activity is the law of life in every realm of Nature."

The Laws of Life, with specific reference to the physical education of girls | 1859

"We cannot examine the smallest and most insignificant objects in nature, without being lost in wonder at the rich uses which are developed from its tiny framework."

The Laws of Life, with specific reference to the physical education of girls | 1859

"Noble work! Welcome struggle, suffering, torture even, if our path lie through them..."

The Laws of Life, with specific reference to the physical education of girls | 1859

"It is not easy to be a pioneer—but oh, it is fascinating! I would not trade one moment, even the worst moment, for all the riches in the world."

Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women | january 1895

"When I came here, I did not care one straw what people thought of my personal appearance, I dressed entirely from a principle of self respect; now, I sometimes dress for others and feel a slight satisfaction if the glass tells me that I shall not scare people."

Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women: Elizabeth Blackwell autobiography | 1895