War is a thing of fearful and curious anomalies ... It has shown that government by men only is not an appeal to reason, but an appeal to arms; that on women, without a voice to protest, must fall the burden. It is easier to die than to send a son to death.
Mary Roberts Rinehartevery act of one's life is the unavoidable result of every act that has preceded it.
Mary Roberts RinehartPeace is not a passive but an active condition, not a negation but an affirmation.
Mary Roberts RinehartWe are often miserable at our desk or typewriters, but not happy away from them.
Mary Roberts Rinehart[The writer] wants both to do the best possible work and also to reach the largest possible audience. The result is a fairly normal condition of discouragement.
Mary Roberts RinehartPolitics is still the man's game. The women are allowed to do the chores, the dirty work, and now and then--but only occasionally--one is present at some secret conference or other. But it's not the rule. They can go out and get the vote, if they can and will; they can collect money, they can be grateful for being permitted to work. But that is all.
Mary Roberts Rinehart