Children Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt
“How can we be such fools as to go on senselessly taking human life in this way? Why the women in every nation do not rise up and refuse to bring children into a world of this kind is beyond my understanding.”
About This Quote
It is incomprehensible why women worldwide do not resist bringing children into a world of senseless violence.
In simple terms: She questions why women don't oppose having children in a violent world.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for peace and protect future generations.
Themes
peace
violence
gender
ethics
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
critical
activist
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- family planning
- human rights advocacy
Key Concepts
moral responsibility
social activism
pro‑life debate
Questions to Reflect On
- What societal changes can empower women to make such decisions?
- How can we reduce violence for future generations?
A Different Perspective
Not all women have the same agency or choices.
