When thee builds a prison, thee had better build with the thought ever in thy mind that thee and thy children may occupy the cells.

- Elizabeth Fry

It is an honor to appear on the side of the afflicted

- Elizabeth Fry

The loveliest, sweetest flower that bloomed in paradise, and the first that died, has rarely blossomed since on mortal soil. It is so frail, so delic…

- Elizabeth Fry

The confusion and undesigned inaccuracy so often to be observed in conversation, especially in that of uneducated persons, proves that truth needs to…

- Elizabeth Fry

Oh Lord, may I be directed what to do and what to leave undone.

- Elizabeth Fry

Punishment is not for revenge, but to lessen crime and reform the criminal.

- Elizabeth Fry

Does capital punishment tend to the security of the people? By no means. It hardens the hearts of men, and makes the loss of life appear light to the…

- Elizabeth Fry

I wish the state of enthusiasm I am in may last, for to-day I have felt that there is a God; I have been devotional, and my mind has bben led away fr…

- Elizabeth Fry

I give myself this advice: Do not fear truth, let it be ever so contrary to inclination and feeling. Never give up the search after it; and let me ta…

- Elizabeth Fry