Vera Brittain

How fortunate we were who still had hope I did not then realise; I could not know how soon the time would come when we should have no more hope, and yet be unable to die ↗

— Vera Brittain

#hope #death

The pacifist’s task today is to find a method of helping and healing which provides a revolutionary constructive substitute for war. ↗

— Vera Brittain

#inspirational

Meek wifehood is no part of my profession; I am your friend, but never your possession. ↗

— Vera Brittain

#friend #i #i am #meek #never

Politics are usually the executive expression of human immaturity. ↗

— Vera Brittain

#expression #human #immaturity #politics #usually

There is an abiding beauty which may be appreciated by those who will see things as they are and who will ask for no reward except to see. ↗

— Vera Brittain

#ask #beauty #except #may #reward