Jane Addams Quotes

True peace is not just the absence of war, but the presence of justice.

The good we secure for ourselves is precarious and uncertain until it is secured for all of us and incorporated into our common life.

We must learn to value both the individual and the community, for neither can thrive without the other.

In every person who comes near you, look for what is good and strong; honor that; try to imitate it, and your faults will drop off like dead leaves when their time comes.

Nothing could be worse than the fear that one had given up too soon, and left one unexpended effort that might have saved the world.

I do not believe that sheer suffering teaches. If suffering alone taught, all the world would be wise, since everyone suffers. To suffering must be added mourning, understanding, patience, love, openness, and a willingness to remain vulnerable.

Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury, it is a necessity.

Action indeed is the sole medium of expression for ethics.

The essence of immorality is the tendency to make an exception of myself.

The good we secure for ourselves is precarious and uncertain until it is secured for all of us and incorporated into our common life.

The good we secure for ourselves is precarious and uncertain until it is secured for all of us and incorporated into our common life.

Civilization is a method of living, an attitude of equal respect for all men.

The complexity of our present trouble suggests as never before that we need to change our present concept of education.

Human nature is potentially aggressive and destructive and potentially orderly and constructive.

Education is not the solution to all our problems, but it is the foundation upon which all solutions are built.

Democracy is not just a form of government, it is a way of life.

The beautiful city, the beautiful society, the beautiful home, the beautiful life, these are not just dreams. They are the future that we can attain with our collective effort.

Society cannot progress without compassion and understanding.

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

We must strive to build a world where peace and justice are not just ideals, but everyday reality.

We cannot wait for others to make the world a better place. We must be the change we wish to see.

The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.

The power of one person to make a difference cannot be underestimated.

We cannot choose where we are born, but we can choose how to live.

Society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.

It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness.

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.

The measure of a civilization is how it treats its weakest members.

The true measure of a nation’s greatness is how it treats its most vulnerable citizens.

The progress of humanity cannot be measured by technological advancements alone, but by the well-being of every individual.

In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.

The greatest weapon against war is the power of education.

Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of justice.

Compassion is not just a feeling, it is a call to action.

We can never truly make progress if we leave anyone behind.

The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way it treats its animals.

The beauty of the world lies in the diversity of its people.

Do not judge others by their appearance or circumstances, for every person has a story worth hearing.

The only way to truly understand someone is to walk a mile in their shoes.

We are all connected, and our actions have consequences.

The pursuit of peace requires courage, compassion, and a commitment to justice.

Life is precious, and it is our duty to protect and cherish it.

We are stronger together than we are apart.

The world is full of beauty and wonder, if only we take the time to notice.

Hope is a powerful force that can overcome even the darkest of circumstances.

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