“The greatest evils of society are goods that have refused to go on, but have sat down on the highway, saying to the world, "We stop here; do you stop also.”
Quote by Julia Ward Howe
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Julia Ward Howe
Julia Ward Howe was an American abolitionist, social activist, and poet, best known for writing 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic,' an anti-war song that became an anthem for the Union during the American Civil War. She was a leading figure in the women's suffrage movement and advocated for numerous social reforms throughout her life. more
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