Quote by Edith Cavell, Last words

I am thankful to have had these ten weeks of quiet to get ready. Now I have had them and have been kindly treated here. I expected my sentence and I believe it was just. Standing as I do in view of God and Eternity, I realise that patriotism is not enough, I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone.Executed (shot) for helping allied soldiers to escape from Brussels to neutral territory in Holland during World War I.http://www.edithcavell.org.uk/

I am thankful to have had these ten weeks of quiet to get re

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This quote is a reflection from Edith Cavell, a nurse who helped allied soldiers escape during World War I, moments before her execution. Having spent ten weeks in solitary confinement, she expresses gratitude for the time to prepare mentally and emotionally. Despite expecting her sentence and believing it to be fair, Cavell emphasizes the need to move beyond mere patriotism. Recognizing her imminent meeting with eternity, she vows to let go of any feelings of hatred or bitterness towards others, conveying a profound message of forgiveness and compassion. The quote showcases Cavell's remarkable strength and her commitment to humanity even in the face of personal adversity.

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