Limited Time Offer
Premium members can get their quote collection automatically imported into their Quotewise collections.
… this dream that men shall cease to waste strength in competition and shall come to pool their powers of production is coming to pass all over the e… - Jane Addams
" "… this dream that men shall cease to waste strength in competition and shall come to pool their powers of production is coming to pass all over the earth.
English
Collect this quote
About Jane Addams
Laura Jane Addams (6 September 1860 – 21 May 1935) was an American settlement activist, reformer, social worker, public administrator and author. She was an important leader in the history of social work and women's suffrage in the United States and advocated for world peace. She co-founded Chicago's Hull House, one of America's most famous settlement houses. In 1910, Addams was awarded an honorary master of arts degree from Yale University, becoming the first woman to receive an honorary degree from the school. In 1920, she was a co-founder of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). In 1931, she became the first American woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and is recognized as the founder of the social work profession in the United States.
Also Known As
Birth Name:
Laura Jane Addams
Alternative Names:
Jane Laura Addams
Related quotes. More quotes will automatically load as you scroll down, or you can use the load more buttons.
Additional quotes by Jane Addams
The Settlement … is an experimental effort to aid in the solution of the social and industrial problems which are engendered by the modern conditions of life in a great city. It insists that these problems are not confined to any one portion of the city. It is an attempt to relieve, at the same time, the overaccumulation at one end of society and the destitution at the other ...
Enhance Your Quote Experience
Enjoy ad-free browsing, unlimited collections, and advanced search features with Premium.
Loading...