Clara Barton: A Centenary Tribute to the World's Greatest Humanitarian / Founder of the American Red Cross Society, Author of the American Amendment to the International Red Cross Convention of Geneva, Founder of the National First Aid Association of America

by Charles Sumner Young

Bridgeport (Conn.) Post.

Abraham Lincoln—the simplest, serenest, sublimest character of the age. U. S. Senator John M. Thurston.

The beauty of Lincoln’s immortal character has thrown in the shade the splendor of his intellect. Bishop J. P. Newman.

Presidents Arthur, Cleveland, Harrison and McKinley, with their cabinets, have been actively interested in, and committed to its (Red Cross) work. Walter P. Phillips, Chairman, Red Cross Committee (in 1903).

Character is higher than intellect. Emerson.

Character is the dearest earthly possession. T. Sharp.

If our character is lovely we are loved. Preston.

Character lives in a man; reputation lives outside of him.

J. G. Holland.

Character, like everything else, is affected by all the forces that work upon it, and produce it. Bishop W. F. McDowell.