Elizabeth Cutter Morrow

Overview

Elizabeth Cutter Morrow born Cleveland, OH May 29, 1873 (d. 1955). Internationalist; poet; mother of Anne Lindbergh. Promoted reconciliation with Mexico with ambassador husband Dwight; founded Food for Freedom; vice-president American Association for UN.

Quotations

My friend and I have built a wall
Between us thick and wide:
The stones are laid in scorn
And plastered high with pride.
We TALK across the stubborn stones
So arrogantly tall—
Only we cannot touch our hands
Since we have built the wall.