Rebecca Lee Crumpler was a pioneering African-American physician who practiced medicine in the 19th century. She was the first African-American woman to become a physician in the United States and overcame numerous obstacles to achieve her dreams. Crumpler’s legacy extends beyond her medical achievements, as she also left behind a collection of powerful quotes that continue to inspire and motivate people today.
Read these Rebecca Lee Crumpler Quotes
“It is not surprising that those who have the least intellectual and moral endowment clamor loudest for a medical diploma.”
“The desire to study medicine had been bred in me for years.”
“I early conceived a liking for, and sought every opportunity to relieve the sufferings of others.”
“I also found that to lecture to a class of students was pleasant and very profitable to myself.”
“It may be well to state here that, having been reared by a kind aunt in Pennsylvania, whose usefulness with the sick was continually sought, I early conceived a liking for, and sought every opportunity to relieve the sufferings of others.”
“Medicine is the only profession that labors incessantly to destroy the reason for its own existence.”
“It is too often the case that, with some, the pressing emergencies of the hour, for immediate relief, demand such prompt attention that theoretical knowledge of a remedy, however well established, is entirely overlooked.”
“The medical knowledge acquired, must be weighed and measured by the physician’s application of it, and skill in using it to the best advantage of the suffering.”
“The greater portion of our knowledge must be obtained by reading and reflecting upon the subject we would investigate.”
“It is desirable to have a correct theory, but a correct practice is far more important.”
“The medical profession is generally considered liberal, and its authorities are not the ones who would willingly repress or curtail the rights and privileges of females.”
“It is well for those who have never witnessed the scenes of misery and distress which are constantly before the eyes of a practitioner to exercise charity and forbearance towards their less fortunate fellow-men.”
“It is well for those who have never witnessed the scenes of misery and distress which are constantly before the eyes of a practitioner to exercise charity and forbearance towards their less fortunate fellow-men.”
“I hope that I may always desire more than I can accomplish.”
“To attain any marked degree of excellence in a profession, requires that the mind be constantly occupied with it.”
“To attain any marked degree of excellence in a profession, requires that the mind be constantly occupied with it.”
“I trust that my efforts have not been in vain and that my humble labors have been instrumental in laying a foundation that will enlarge the boundaries of the medical profession.”
“I came to Boston, determined to do my best to alleviate the sufferings of the women and children of my race.”
“I feel that it is my duty to do all the good that I can, to alleviate the sufferings of the afflicted.”
“I have always been impressed with the idea that it is a desirable thing for a professional man to do the best he can for the benefit of mankind, independently of any attainment, or desire for superiority.”
“I have never felt myself satisfied to make a single effort, no matter how trivial the subject.”
These Rebecca Lee Crumpler quotes offer valuable insights into her determination, compassion, and dedication to the medical profession. Her words continue to inspire individuals from all walks of life to pursue their dreams, overcome obstacles, and make a positive impact on the world. Crumpler’s trailblazing journey serves as a reminder that with perseverance and a strong sense of purpose, anyone can achieve greatness.
