Top 5 Quotes & Sayings by Belva Lockwood

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American lawyer Belva Lockwood.

Last updated on September 17, 2024.

Belva Ann Bennett Lockwood was an American attorney, politician, educator, and author. She was active in working for women's rights, including women's suffrage. Lockwood overcame many social and personal obstacles related to gender restrictions. After college, she became a teacher and principal, working to equalize pay for women in education. She supported the movement for world peace, and was a proponent of the Temperance movement.

American - Lawyer | October 24, 1830 - May 19, 1917

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If nations could only depend upon fair and impartial judgments in a world court of law, they would abandon the senseless, savage practice of war.

Belva Lockwood

I know we can't abolish prejudice through laws, but we can set up guidelines for our actions by legislation.

Belva Lockwood

No one can claim to be called Christian who gives money for the building of warships and arsenals.

Belva Lockwood

The glory of each generation is to make its own precedents.

Belva Lockwood

I do not believe in sex distinction in literature, law, politics, or trade - or that modesty and virtue are more becoming to women than to men, but wish we had more of it everywhere.

Belva Lockwood

Top 5 Quotes & Sayings by Belva Lockwood

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