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the function of militarism is to kill. It cannot live except through murder.

Emma Goldman

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Emma Goldman
Age: 70 †
Born: 1869
Born: June 27
Died: 1940
Died: May 14
Anarchist
Autobiographer
Feminist
Journalist
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Peace Activist
Philosopher
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Militarism
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Women need not always keep their mouths shut and their wombs open.
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