“A barracks is meant to be a place where real soldiers were to be fed and equipped for war, not a place to settle down in or as a comfortable snuggery in which to enjoy ourselves. I hope that if ever they, our soldiers, do settle down God will burn their barracks over their heads!”
Quote by Catherine Booth
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Catherine Booth
Catherine Booth, born on January 17, 1829, and died on October 4, 1890, was a notable social reformer, philanthropist, and Christian evangelical leader. She is known for her compassion towards the poor and her advocacy for the leadership role of women in the church. more
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Source: The Lantern-Bearers and Other Essays