It is you men who make war! ... We, who have children, would never make it! Why should a woman be broken up in pain, to give her child life, only to see him carried away from her, to make food for guns?
Phyllis Bottome... most people are dead, and none of them seem to mind it. One hears a great many complaints about life, doesn't one? And there are people I know who would certainly grumble -- however dead they were -- if there were anything to grumble at.
Phyllis BottomeA refugee is as helpless as a new born child - but not so appealing! Besides, a new born child has no memories!
Phyllis BottomeCurses are children of hate; they belong to the wrong family! Prayers are better than curses!
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