War has traditionally been a man's work, although we know that often women were the cause of violence. Betty Williams mantraditionallyviolence Change image and share on social
I'm not sexist in any way - sexism is another form of violence, and there are many great men in this world. Betty Williams formgreatman Change image and share on social
Governments do not have the answers - indeed, quite the reversal. A lot of times, they not only do not have the answers, but they themselves are the problem. If we are committed to helping our world's children, then we must begin to create solutions from the bottom up. Betty Williams answerbeginbottom share on social
There's nothing women can't do. There's absolutely nothing we can't do. We're far stronger in a lot of ways than men. Way, way stronger than men. And that's my message to any woman I meet - that includes you - there's nothing you can't do, and you know that. Betty Williams absolutelyincludelot share on social
Men, once enemies, are now jointly governing in Northern Ireland. And although there have been several hitches, by and large it's working well. Betty Williams enemygovernhitch Change image and share on social
The voice of women has a special role and a special soul force in the struggle for a nonviolent world. Betty Williams forcenonviolentrole Change image and share on social
I like to say that arms are not for killing. They are for hugging. Betty Williams armhugkill Change image and share on social
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. Betty Williams callcoldcompassion Change image and share on social
The voice of women, the voice of those most closely involved in bringing forth new life, has not always been listened to when it pleaded and implored against the waste of life in war after war. Betty Williams bringcloselyimplore Change image and share on social
The thing that started the peace movement in Ireland was anger - my anger. It wasn't anger; it was fury. Betty Williams angerfuryireland Change image and share on social
