"There must be amidst all the confusions of the hour a tried and undisturbed remnant of persons who will not become purveyors of coercion and violence, who are ready to stand alone, if it is necessary, for the way of peace and love among men."

~~~~Rufus Jones,1940~~~~

"To turn all we possess into the channel of universal love becomes the business of our lives."

~~~~John Woolman~~~~

"Within the meeting equality appears in the equal opportunity for all to take part, regardless of age, sex or ability. It means equality of respect and the resulting absence of all words and behavior based on class, racial or social distinction."

~~~~Howard Brinton~~~~

"Whether in times of war or times of peace the Quaker is under peculiar obligation to assist and to forward movements and forces which make for peace in the world and which bind men together in ties of unity and fellowship."

~~~~Rufus Jones;"The Quaker Peace Position"~~~~