lucretia mott

“ If we believe that war is wrong, as everyone must, then we ought to believe that by proper efforts on our part, it may be done away with. ”

“ So circumscribed have been her limits, that she does not realize the misery of her condition. ”

“ The world has never yet seen a truly great and virtuous nation, because in the degradation of women the very fountains of life are poisoned at their source. ”

“ The cause of peace has had my share of efforts, taking the ultra non-resistance ground that a Christian cannot consistently uphold, and actively support, a government based on the sword, or whose ultimate resort is to the destroying weapons. ”

“ The laws given on Mount Sinai for the government of man and woman were equal; the precepts of Jesus make no distinction. ”

“ I long for the day my sisters will rise, and occupy the sphere to which they are called by their high nature and destiny. ”

“ I have no idea of submitting tamely to injustice inflicted either on me or on the slave. I will oppose it with all the moral powers with which I am endowed. I am no advocate of passivity. ”

“ Weep not for me. Rather let your tears flow for the sorrows of the multitude. My work is done. Like a ripe fruit I admit the gathering. ”

“ I grew up so thoroughly imbued with women's rights that it was the most important question of my life from a very early day. ”

“ Those who go forth ministering to the wants and necessities of their fellow beings experience a rich return, their souls being as a watered garden, and a spring that faileth not. ”