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Kathe Kollwitz was a German artist renowned for her prints and sculptures. Her works often focused on social and political issues, as well as the depiction of family and maternal love. Born on July 8, 1867, she passed away on April 22, 1945.

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“One day, a new ideal will arise, and there will be an end to all wars. I die convinced of this. It will need much hard work, but it will be achieved The important thing, until that happens, is to hold one's banner high and to struggle Without struggle there is no life.”

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“Old ideas die hard. We've had thousands of years of women having almost no rights. Parts of the world are in a struggle toward very basic human rights for women, and most of the world isn't even there yet. And it's going to take a long time to change these attitudes.”

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“Pacifism simply is not a matter of calm looking on; it is work, hard work.”

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Book:The diary and letters of Kaethe Kollwitz

Source: The diary and letters of Kaethe Kollwitz

About the Author

Born: July 8, 1867
Died: April 22, 1945
Known for: Artist
Quotes: 33

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