From the voice of a devastated Earth a voice goes up with Our own. It says: 'Disarm! Disarm! The sword of murder is not the balance of justice.' Blood does not wipe our dishonor, Nor violence indicate possession. As men have often forsaken the plough and the anvil At the summons of war, Let women now leave all that may be left of home For a great and earnest day of counsel. Let them meet first, as women, to bewail and commemorate the dead. Let them solemnly take counsel with each other as to the means Whereby the great human family can live in peace...
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We, the women of one country, Will be too tender of those of another country To allow our sons to be trained to injure theirs.
Permalink to quote #12 In the name of womanhood and humanity, I earnestly ask That a general congress of women without limit of nationality, May be appointed and held at someplace de…
Permalink to quote #14 Arise then... women of this day! Arise, all women who have hearts!
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