Harriet Beecher Stowe

Novelist American 1811 – 1896

American novelist known for Uncle Tom's Cabin.

375 quotes

"The heart knows truths that the mind cannot articulate."
"The work of reform is never finished, only passed to the next generation."
Work
"I have come to believe that conscience is the voice of God within us."
"The chains that bind us are often forged by our own indifference."
"A mother's love is the first and strongest form of rebellion against injustice."
Love
"The cultivation of the mind is as important as the cultivation of the soul."
Education
"I believe that art has the power to change hearts and minds."
Art
"The dignity of labor is recognized only when all people are free."
Work
"Dreams of freedom are the sustenance of the oppressed."
Dreams
"The test of our moral character is how we treat those with less power than ourselves."
"The patience required to bring about change is the patience of the ages."
Patience
"I have learned that forgiveness is the greatest strength a person can possess."
"The beauty of humanity lies in its diversity, not its uniformity."
"We must speak for those who have no voice in the halls of power."
"The greatest tragedy is the potential left unfulfilled."
"A person's true character is revealed in how they treat animals."
"The power of a single story is the power to change the world."
"I believe that every person deserves the chance to discover their own destiny."
"The debt we owe to those who came before us is paid by helping those who come after."
"In the end, we are all answerable to our own conscience."
"The smallest act of mercy can have the greatest consequences."
"I have found that adversity is often the best teacher of truth."
"The voice of the poor must be heard in every legislative chamber."
"A life without purpose is a life barely lived."
"The greatest gift we can give our children is not wealth, but wisdom."
"The chains of custom are often stronger than the chains of iron."
"I believe that every human being has the capacity for redemption."
"The voice of conscience cannot be silenced by laws or force."
"The measure of our faith is shown in our willingness to fight for justice."
Faith
"I have learned that love is the only force strong enough to overcome hatred."
Love