Jessamyn West

Overview

Jessamyn West born Vernon, IN July 18, 1902 (d. 1984). Quaker writer, author of The Friendly Persuasion (1945) about Quaker life in Indiana during the Civil War; made into Oscar-winning movie with Gary Cooper 1956.

Quotations

"A man's life ain't worth a hill of beans except he lives up to his own conscience." (photo quotecollection.com)