If only the authorities could be made to realize that the forces leading them on in the armament race are just insane.
Alva MyrdalThe issue of comparative performances can be regarded as settled to-day, both scientifically and practically. Though differences in attitudes between men and women still form a favorite topic of drawing-room conversation ... women's abilities are no longer seriously in doubt. These discussions rather seem to be a kind of rearguard action carried on after the main battle has been decided.
Alva MyrdalI have, despite all disillusionment, never, never allowed myself to feel like giving up. This is my message today; it is not worthy of a human being to give up.
Alva MyrdalThe inventions and the great discoveries have opened up whole continents to reciprocal communication and interchange, provided we are willing.
Alva Myrdal