“ This is a nation of inconsistencies. The Puritans fleeing from oppression became oppressors. We fought England for our liberty and put chains on four million of blacks. We wiped out slavery and our ta… Mary Lease
“ Proper process, should not hinder progress. Too much focus on process, has left many blind to measured, tangible progress. Justin K. McFarlane Beau
“ As a hedge against possible failure to prove adultery, this alleged “that for a period of time from 1901 and continuing thereafter he [had] kept up and continued an undue, improper, indecorous and lic… Jean Elson
“ When her husband recovered, it was to shout abusively at her…. Later, when she reflected on it throughout the tedious courtroom proceedings, she realized this was the moment she had irrevocably determ… Jean Elson
“ Leaving James was not something Nina had thought possible, but if she could do so and still keep her children, it might be better for them, as well as for her. Jean Elson
“ Nina could scarcely believe a house could be as quiet as the one on Washington Street. Although there were moments when she missed her children, her main response to living apart from her husband was… Jean Elson
“ If they could not prove adultery or extreme cruelty, Nina's attorneys had an alternate strategy available. Rhode Island was unique in allowing divorce based upon other, more ambiguous grounds, as well… Jean Elson
“ The question will arise and arise in your day, though perhaps not fully in mine: Which shall rule — wealth or man? Which shall lead — money or intellect? Who shall fill public stations — educated and… Edward G. Ryan
