"My Name is Mary Sutter" Quotes
A determined midwife pursues her dream of becoming a surgeon during the Civil War.
historical fiction | 364 pages | Published in 2010
Quotes
A woman of her ambition and intelligence could not be satisfied with the life of a mere wife and mother.
Her simple presence seemed to make a difference; her very existence had the power to transform.
The past is a weight we carry. It follows us, even into the future.
I have no patience with the old ways. They have outlived their usefulness.
The human spirit is strong and resilient, capable of enduring great hardship and pain.
Sometimes the greatest courage is in simply enduring.
Passion and purpose are often the driving forces behind remarkable achievements.
The heart knows no reason, it simply feels.
The greatest battles are often fought within one's own mind.
Forgiveness is the ultimate act of strength and compassion.





