In past ages humanity has been defective and inefficient
because it has been incomplete. War and its ravages have blighted the world;
the education of woman will be a mighty step toward its abolition and ending,
for she will use her whole influence against war. Woman rears the child and
educates the youth to maturity. She will refuse to give her sons for sacrifice
upon the field of battle. In truth, she will be the greatest factor in
establishing universal peace and international arbitration. Assuredly, woman
will abolish warfare among mankind.... - ‘Abdu’l-Baha (‘The Promulgation of
Universal Peace: Talks Delivered by 'Abdu'l-Bahá during His Visit to the United
States and Canada in 1912’ p. 108; The Compilation of Compilations, Vol. II,
Peace)
