Belle Boyd Quotes

Actress

Belle Boyd, an American actress, was born on May 13, 1843, and died on June 11, 1900. She is known for her work in theater and film during the late 19th century.

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Famous Belle Boyd Quotes

“Politically I did not like Mr. Lincoln for in him I saw the destroyer.”

Saws Destroyers

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“What a jolly thing military surveillance is!”

Military Surveillance Jolly

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Source: Belle Boyd in Camp and Prison

“I thank god that I can say on my death bed that I am a virtuous woman.”

I Can Bed Thank God Virtuous Death Bed Virtuous Woman

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“I do not set myself up as an advocate of the woman's right doctrine, but would rather appear in the character of a quiet lady expressing her sentiments, not so much to the public as to her immediate friends.”

Character Quiet Doctrine Sentiments

Book:Belle Boyd in Camp and Prison

Source: Belle Boyd in Camp and Prison

“Just previous to the birth of my little son, my mind gave way and my child was born in the asylum for the insane at Stockton, Cal. My boy was buried there.”

Way Mind Children Littles Born Boys Son Birth Insane My Children Buried Asylums My Boys

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“There are those who maintain that in this world women have no right to interfere in the affairs of state, in politics, in plots and counter-plots. Others that are who, more chivalrous, are willing to admit that women have as much right to act, think, and speak as men.”

Thinking Men World States Speak This World Willing Affair Plot Interfere

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Source: Belle Boyd in Camp and Prison

“As long as it served his purpose, Mr. Lincoln boldly advocated the right of Secession.”

Long Purpose Secession

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“Fortune has played me a sad trick by letting me live on and on.”

Fortune Tricks

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“A true woman always loves a real soldier.”

Real Soldier True Woman Real Soldiers

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Source: Belle Boyd in Camp and Prison

“If it is a crime to love the South, its cause and its President, then I am a criminal. I would rather lie down in this prison and die than leave it owing allegiance to a government such as yours.”

Ifs War Government Lying Dies Causes President Crime Prison South Criminals Civil War Allegiance Owing

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“The secession of the Southern States, individually or in the aggregate, was the certain consequence of Mr. Lincoln's election.”

States Certain Consequence Election Teamwork Southern Secession

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Source: Belle Boyd in Camp and Prison

“I only wanted to help my people.”

People Helping Wanted

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“Meanwhile, my residence within the Federal lines, and my acquaintance with so many of the officers, the origin of which I have already mentioned, enabled me to gain much important information as to the position and designs of the enemy.”

Important Lines Enemy Information Design Position Gains Officers Acquaintance Residence

Book:Belle Boyd in Camp and Prison

Source: Belle Boyd in Camp and Prison

“I hope that when I commence that oath, my tongue may cleave to the roof of my mouth. If I ever sign one line to show allegiance, I hope my arm falls paralyzed to my side....Get out. I'm so disgusted I can't endure your presence any longer.”

Ifs May I Can War Shows Fall Sides Lines Arms Mouths Endure Tongue Civil War Roof Allegiance Oath Paralyzed One Line Disgusted Your Presence

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“I firmly believe that in this fiery ordeal, in this suffering, misery, and woe, the South is but undergoing a purification by fire and steel that will, in good time, and by God's decree, work out her own independence.”

Believe War Suffering Fire Independence Misery South Work Out Civil War Good Times Steel Woe Fiery Decree Purification Ordeals

Author:Belle Boyd

About the Author

Born: May 13, 1843
Died: June 11, 1900
Known for: Actress
Quotes: 15

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