Quote of the day by Florence Nightingale: 'I attribute my success to this: I never gave or took any excuse'
Published on: Feb. 15, 2026, 3:10 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Florence Nightingale, the architect of modern nursing, gained international fame during the Crimean War for her sanitary reforms that drastically lowered mortality rates. She established the world's first non-religious nursing school, professionalizing the field and setting enduring ethical standards. Her influence extends to public health, social justice, and statistical visualization, leaving a profound and lasting legacy.
