Neha Gupta

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Overview

Neha Gupta born New Zealand May 23, 1996. American humanitarian. Founded Empowering Orphans at the age of nine, 2005; International Children’s Peace Prize 2014.

Quotations

“When you look at the world, you see so much discrepancy between what you have and what others do not. There are many more poor people than rich people. You should not only sympathise with people, you have to empathise, and turn ideas into action.”  (International Children’s Peace Prize, 2014; photo girlslife.com)

Eliza P. Gurney

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Overview

Eliza Paul Kirkbride Gurney born Philadelphia, PA April 6, 1801 (d. 1881). Quaker minister and preacher of pacifism. Despite support of President Lincoln, opposed Civil War military service. Co-founded Earlham College, 1847.

Quotations

"[President Lincoln] may be made an instrument in hastening the coming of that glorious day. . . when swords shall be beaten into pruning-hooks, when nation shall no longer lift up sword against nation, nor the people learn war any more. What a glorious transition would be witnessed here, from a scene of desolation and sorrow and suffering to one of peace and joy and love!" (Oct. 26, 1862 speech at White House)