The most important accomplishment, I believe, was my voting against the First World War.
Jeannette RankinRead
As a woman I can't go to war, and I refuse to send anyone else.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the speaker's commitment to peace and opposition to war, highlighting a stance against sending others to fight.
Jeannette Rankin's quote expresses her personal conviction and moral stance against war. As a woman and an advocate for peace, she refuses to participate in warfare herself or to endorse the act of sending others into conflict. This powerful statement illustrates a deep commitment to non-violence and reflects broader themes regarding the morality of war and the responsibilities that come with leadership and decision-making.
Themes
WarPeaceCourageRefusalLeadership
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech against military intervention, I would quote Jeannette Rankin to emphasize my commitment to non-violence.
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I worked for suffrage for years, and got it. I've worked for peace for 55 years and haven't come close.
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Small use it will be to save democracy for the race if we cannot save the race for democracy.
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I want to stand by my country, but I cannot vote for war.
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It will be hard to convince people that their welfare is safe in the hands of a federal government when they feel themselves the victims of unjust sectional discrimination.
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