I had never been near insane ...

I had never been near insane persons before in my life, and had not the faintest idea of what their actions were like
I had never been near insane persons before in my life, and had not the faintest idea of what their actions were like
 Nellie Bly

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ACCEPT PRAISE FOR ITS WORTH - POLITENESS. BE BRUTALLY FRANK WITH YOURSELF. IT'S SAFER.
 Nellie Bly
ENERGY RIGHTLY APPLIED CAN ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING.
 Nellie Bly
I always made a point of telling the doctors I was sane, and asking to be released, but the more I endeavored to assure them of my sanity, the more they doubted it
 Nellie Bly
How can a doctor judge a woman's sanity by merely bidding her good morning and refusing to hear her pleas for release? Even the sick ones know it is useless to say anything, for the answer will be that it is their imagination.
 Nellie Bly
Even that was all consumed after two days, and the patients had to try to choke down fresh fish, just boiled in water, without salt, pepper or butter; mutton, beef, and potatoes without the faintest seasoning
 Nellie Bly