Vera Brittain Quotes

English writer (1893-1970)

Vera Mary Brittain (December 29, 1893 – March 29, 1970) was an English writer, feminist and pacifist, best remembered as the author of the best-selling 1933 memoir Testament of Youth, recounting her experiences during World War I and the growth of her ideology of pacifism.

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Alternative Names: Vera Mary Brittain • Vera (Mary) Brittain

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It is probably true to say that the largest scope for change still lies in men’s attitude to women, and in women’s attitude to themselves.

All that a pacifist can undertake — but it is a very great deal — is to refuse to kill, injure or otherwise cause suffering to another human creature, and untiringly to order his life by the rule of love though others may be captured by hate.

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