I have watched patients stand and gaze longingly toward the city they in all likelihood will never enter again. It means liberty and life; it seems so near, and yet heaven is not further from hell
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I always had a desire to know asylum life more thoroughly - a desire to be convinced that the most helpless of God's creatures, the insane, were cared for kindly and properly.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Nellie Bly emphasizes the importance of compassion and proper care for the mentally ill.
In this quote, Nellie Bly expresses her deep desire to truly understand the lives of those in asylums, particularly the mentally ill. She advocates for a compassionate approach that ensures even the most vulnerable individuals receive the care and kindness they deserve, highlighting the moral obligation society has to support and protect its most helpless members.
Themes
AsylumMental HealthCompassionCareVulnerability
In practice
Example use cases
During a conference on mental health, this quote can be used to emphasize the need for compassionate care.
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