“Every life has its actual blanks, which the ideal must fill up, or which else remain bare & profitless forever.”
Quote by Julia Ward Howe
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From the Oak to the Olive: A Plain Record of a Pleasant Journey
This book offers a detailed account of a journey that explores the natural and cultural landscapes, highlighting the significance of oak and olive trees in different regions. The narrative delves into the history, ecology, and symbolism of these trees, providing readers with a rich tapestry of experiences and insights. more
Author
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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“How utterly are one's best thoughts invaded by this going out in society.”
“I was born 'neath a clouded star.”
Source: Passion-flowers
“Massachusetts women as a rule adhere too strongly to old-time conventions.”
“Theology in general seems to me a substitution of human ingenuity for divine wisdom.”
Source: Later Lyrics
Source: Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910
Source: Proceedings of a peace meeting held at Union league hall, New York, December 23rd, 1870, for the purpose of free consultation on the subject of a woman's peace congress for the world, as proposed by ... Julia Ward Howe