I have an almost complete disregard of precedent, and a faith in the possibility of something better. It irritates me to be told how things have always been done. I defy the tyranny of precedent. I go for anything new that might improve the past.
Clara BartonAbout author
- Author's profession: Public Servant
- Nationality: american
- Born: December 25, 1821
- Died: April 12, 1912
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