Mary Livermore Quotes & Sayings

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

Philanthropy is one of the most hopeful characteristics of our time. — Mary Livermore

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

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

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