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Quote of the day by Florence Nightingale: “Live your life while you have it. Life is a....” — What makes a life meaningful? Powerful life lessons on purpose, discipline, and character

Quote of the day by Florence Nightingale: “Live your life while you have it. Life is a splendid gift. There is nothing small in it.” Her words centre on using life with intention and finding value in even its ordinary moments. The idea speaks to how we handle uncertainty, setbacks,…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Quote of the day by Florence Nightingale: 'Women never have a half-hour in all their lives that they can call their own' — Life lessons on personal freedom, invisible labour, rest and why the fear of offending others keeps women from claiming time for themselves

Florence Nightingale wrote in her 1852 essay Cassandra that women never have a half-hour in their lives they can call their own without fear of offending someone. Written before she became the figure the world knows, the quote speaks to the cost of constant availability and what it means to…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Quote of the Day by the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale: 'I attribute my success to this: I never gave...'- Life lessons on accountability, perseverance, and the courage to act without excuses by 'The Lady with the Lamp'

Florence Nightingale's powerful mantra, 'I never gave or took any excuse,' underscores accountability as the bedrock of achievement. Her life exemplifies this principle, demonstrating that meaningful impact stems from disciplined action, not perfect circumstances. Facing immense challenges during the Crimean War and advocating for healthcare reforms, Nightingale's unwavering commitment to…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

Naomi Stadlen obituary

Psychotherapist and author who focused on the communication of mothers with their babies

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2025

I'm a professional beauty shopper, and even I was surprised to see this luxury British fragrance brand on Amazon

Steeped in nearly three centuries of perfumery expertise, Floris London makes home to an abundance of indulgent scents

Woman & Home · Jul 25, 2025

Cherished champion and statesman: Usyk focuses on Ukraine before titles

The boxing great made two symbolic political gestures in London with his bout against Daniel Dubois only days away on Saturday

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025

Dame Laura Kenny: You learn early on that nothing is perfect, no life or child is perfect

The acclaimed British cyclist talks to Camilla Foster about the “chaos” of motherhood and how she hopes to instil confidence in her children.

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

‘Not a saint’: Florence Nightingale, heroic founder of modern nursing, is humanised in a new novel

Florence Nightingale is often described as the founder of modern nursing. She was immortalised in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s 1857 poem, Santa Filomena: “A noble type of good / Heroic Womanhood.” For over a century, she has been remembered as “the lady with the lamp”, moving through the wards of war…

The Conversation · May 28, 2025

‘Literary scandal’, ‘joke-a-minute’, ‘captivating’: the best Australian books out in May

Each month Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have already devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on

The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2025

Friday essay: in an uncertain world, ‘green relief’ offers respite, healing and beauty

Have you ever sat with a cup of tea at the end of a weeding session, with a feeling close to happiness? Or returned from the local garden centre with a bag of potting mix and some plants – and soon the sight of your newly planted herbs or flowers…

The Conversation · Apr 10, 2025