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# Mary Livermore

(1820–1765)   Journalist   United States

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Mary Livermore was a journalist from the United States, best known for *My Story of the War*.

## Quick Facts About Mary Livermore

Born December 19, 1820

Died September 29, 1765

Nationality United States

Profession Journalist

Notable works My Story of the War

## About Mary Livermore

Mary Ashton Livermore was an American journalist, abolitionist, and advocate of women's rights. In addition to articles, she published numerous books of poetry, essays, and stories.

##  Quotes by Mary Livermore

> [Philanthropy is one of the most hopeful characteristics of our time.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mary-livermore/philanthropy-is-one-of-the-most-hopeful-characteristics-of-our-time/)

Mary Livermore

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b89/mary-livermore-72126_characteristics_philanthropy-is-one-of-the-most-hopeful_14239.jpg)

> [Above the titles of wife and mother, which, although dear, are transitory and accidental, there is the title human being, which precedes…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mary-livermore/above-the-titles-of-wife-and-mother-which-although-dear-are/)

Mary Livermore

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b42/mary-livermore-72126_dear_above-the-titles-of-wife-and-mother-whic_290728.jpg)

> [Almost every one of the great religions of the world has made special provisions for them, and the woman who has preferred…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mary-livermore/almost-every-one-of-the-great-religions-of-the-world-has-made-special/)

Mary Livermore

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/33c/mary-livermore-72126_able_almost-every-one-of-the-great-religions_937206.jpg)

> [Courage, then, for the end draws near! A few more years of persistent, faithful work and the women of the United States…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mary-livermore/courage-then-for-the-end-draws-near-a-few-more-years-of-persistent/)

Mary Livermore

[Courage](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/courage/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/287/mary-livermore-72126_courage_courage-then-for-the-end-draws-near-a-fe_3016427.jpg)

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