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Religion without practical service to humanity is incomplete.

— Charlotte Maxeke

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This work is not for yourselves. Kill that spirit of self and do not live above your people but live with them and if you can rise, bring someone with you.

This is the first time in the history of South Africa that women have come together to discuss matters of public welfare.

We shall not rest until the women of this country have obtained justice.

The progress of our people depends upon education and discipline.

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The moment the idea is admitted into society, that property is not as sacred as the law of God, and that there is not a force of law and public justice to protect it, anarchy and tyranny commence.

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The Puritan hated bear-baiting, not because it gave pain to the bear, but because it gave pleasure to the spectators.

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