We do not want our world to perish. But in our quest for knowledge, century by century, we have placed all our trust in a cold, impartial intellect which only brings us nearer to destruction.
Dora RussellMarie Stopes had established the first birth control clinic in Britain; the whole question of informing women, especially those who were poor, about methods of contraception, began to be discussed.
Dora RussellWe have heeded no wisdom offering guidance. Only by learning to love one another can our world be saved. Only love can conquer all.
Dora RussellWe have never yet had a labor Government that knew what taking power really means; they always act like second-class citizens.
Dora RussellBecause men have so long ruled the world, it does not follow that the philosophy by which they have ruled it is the correct one.
Dora RussellFeminists have emphasized for a long time the importance of each woman's individual entity and the necessity of economic independence. Perhaps it was necessary. But now I think we need some emphasis on the instinctive side of life, sex and motherhood.... Life isn't all earning your living. Unfortunately we fall in love and Feminism must take that into consideration.
Dora Russell