“The only trouble here is they won't let us study enough. They are so a...” — Ellen Swallow Richards Quote

“The only trouble here is they won't let us study enough. They are so afraid we shall break down and you know the reputation of the College is at stake, for the question is, can girls get a college degree without ruining their health?”

“New England is the home of all that is good and noble with all her sternness and uncompromising opinions.”

“If you keep your feathers well oiled the water of criticism will run off as from a duck's back.”

“You cannot make women contented with cooking and cleaning and you need not try.”

“We never can tell how our lives may work to the account of the general good, and we are not wise enough to know if we have fulfilled our mission or not.”

“Subject the material world to the higher ends by understanding it in all its relations to daily life and action.”

“We are all ill: but even a universal sickness implies an idea of health.”

“I firmly believe we have the power to transform our communities with intentional and deliberate policies that encourage the overall health and the well-being of those who have the least.”

“I have always been extremely health conscious and I have never smoked and don't encourage the habit of smoking.”

“I really want you to recognize that if you're taking care of your physical and mental health, you can take on any challenge.”

“You know, all that really matters is that the people you love are happy and healthy. Everything else is just sprinkles on the sundae.”

“The first time I met Alex Rodriguez, he was in the fight of his life. He was the guy who was supposed to have everything - good looks, good health, good habits - all the talent in the world and most of the money.”