Anti war Quote by Elizabeth Cady Stanton
“Who can sum up all the ills the women of a nation suffer from war? They have all of the misery and none of the glory; nothing to mitigate their weary waiting and watching for the loved ones who return no more.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women's Rights Convention, 1869
War inflicts suffering on women without granting them honor, leaving them in endless waiting for lost loved ones.
In simple terms: Women suffer silently in war.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and alleviate women's wartime burdens.
Themes
war
gender
suffering
waiting
honor
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
historical
activist
When to use this quote
- refugee support
- peace activism
- mental health services
- historical research
Key Concepts
feminist critique
social injustice
psychological toll
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies honor women's sacrifices?
- What policies can reduce women's wartime suffering?
A Different Perspective
Women's experiences are often overlooked in war narratives.
