Betty Williams

I like to say that arms are not for killing. They are for hugging.

Compassion is more important than intellect in calling forth the love that the work of peace needs, and intuition can often be a far more powerful searchlight than cold reason.

The voice of women has a special role and a special soul force in the struggle for a nonviolent world.

There is no such thing as defeat in non-violence.

I don't write women who are weak or simpering.

My style is Edie Sedgwick meets Grace Jones, or Audrey Hepburn meets Salt 'n' Pepa. Strong and feisty but still classic.