"Disarm, disarm. The sword of murder is not the balance of justice. Blood does not wipe out dishonor, nor violence indicate possession"
- Julia Ward Howe
About this Quote
This quote by Julia Ward Howe is a call to end violence and war. She is promoting for disarmament and peace, and is suggesting that violence and bloodshed are not the response to dealing with conflicts. She is stating that murder and dishonor can not be cancelled by more violence, which violence does not suggest ownership or belongings. Rather, she is recommending that justice ought to be looked for through peaceful means. This quote is a reminder that violence and war need to not be the very first resort when it pertains to resolving conflicts, and that peace and understanding must be looked for instead. It is a call to end violence and to seek justice through tranquil methods.
This quote is written / told by Julia Ward Howe between May 27, 1819 and October 17, 1910. He/she was a famous Activist from USA.
The author also have 19 other quotes.
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