16 Quotes by Elizabeth Fry

I give myself this advice: Do not fear truth, let it be ever so contrary to inclination and feeling. Never give up the search after it; and let me take courage, and try from the bottom of my heart to do that which I believe truth dictates, if it lead me to be a Quaker or not

Does capital punishment tend to the security of the people? By no means. It hardens the hearts of men, and makes the loss of life appear light to them; and it renders life insecure, inasmuch as the law holds out that property is of greater value than life.

I hope, if you should live to grow up, you will endeavour to be very useful and not spend all your time in pleasing yourself.

It is an honor to appear on the side of the afflicted

When thee builds a prison, thee had better build with the thought ever in thy mind that thee and thy children may occupy the cells.

It is an honor to appear on the side of the afflicted.

I give myself this advice: Do not fear truth, let it be ever so contrary to inclination and feeling. Never give up the search after it; and let me take courage, and try from the bottom of my heart to do that which I believe truth dictates, if it lead me to be a Quaker or not.