Army Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt
“... the next war will be a war in which people not armies will suffer, and our boasted, hard-earned civilization will do us no good. Cannot the women rise to this great opportunity and work now, and not have the double horror, if another war comes, of losing their loved ones, and knowing that they lifted no finger when they might have worked hard?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the National Woman's Party, 1940
War will cause civilian suffering more than soldiers; women must act now to prevent future loss and take responsibility.
In simple terms: Civilians suffer most in war; women should act to prevent it.
Key Takeaway
Encourage proactive involvement now.
Themes
war
civilian suffering
women's agency
responsibility
peace
Mood
urgent
determined
Type
activist
political
When to use this quote
- wartime planning
- community organizing
- family protection
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
feminism
social duty
preventive action
Questions to Reflect On
- How can women effectively influence peace efforts?
- What actions can be taken today to reduce future war impacts?
A Different Perspective
Women may lack power to influence war outcomes directly.
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