Julia Ward Howe,
Mother's Day Proclamation
(1870)
“ From the bosum 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. ”
Julia Ward Howe,
Mother's Day Proclamation
(1870)
“ All that we have been able to teach them of charity, mercy and patience. ”
Julia Ward Howe,
Mother's Day Proclamation
(1870)
“ Arise then...women of this day! Arise, all women who have hearts! ”
