Mary Livermore Quotes

• Above the titles of wife and mother, which, although dear, are transitory and accidental, there is the title human being, which precedes and out-ranks every other.

  Mary Livermore

  Mother, Wife, Titles

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• Courage, then, for the end draws near! A few more years of persistent, faithful work and the women of the United States will be recognized as the legal equals of men.

  Mary Livermore

  Courage, Men, Years

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• For humanity has moved forward to an era when wrong and slavery are being displaced, and reason and justice are being recognized as the rule of life.

  Mary Livermore

  Justice, Humanity, Slavery

  Mary A. Livermore (2016). “The Story of My Life: Sunshine and Shadows of Seventy Years”, p.373, BIG BYTE BOOKS

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• Philanthropy is one of the most hopeful characteristics of our time.

  Mary Livermore

  Hopeful, Philanthropy, Characteristics

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• Almost every one of the great religions of the world has made special provisions for them, and the woman who has preferred a celibate to a domestic life has been able to occupy a position of honor and usefulness.

  Mary Livermore

  Women, Honor, Religion

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