Belva Ann Lockwood "Growth of Peace Principles" (1895)
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Peace is a matter of education more largely than of legislation; although the latter is necessary...We have ten statues to the soldier where we have one to the peace activist...the peace spirit is the cultured one, and the war spirit the savage side of human nature
— Belva Ann Lockwood on Peace
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About Belva Ann Lockwood
Belva Ann Bennett Lockwood (October 24, 1830 – May 19, 1917) was an American attorney, politician, educator, and author. She was active in working for women's rights, including women's suffrage.
About Belva Ann Lockwood
Belva Ann Bennett Lockwood (October 24, 1830 – May 19, 1917) was an American attorney, politician, educator, and author. She was active in working for women's rights, including women's suffrage.
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