"The greatness of a man's power is the measure of his surrender."

Catherine Booth (1829 - 1890)
Choose Background Style
More Backgrounds
Loading...
Quote image preload

About Catherine Booth

Catherine Booth (1829-1890) was a co-founder of The Salvation Army along with her husband William Booth. She was a passionate preacher and social reformer who championed women's rights and campaigned against poverty and social injustice. Booth's work within The Salvation Army led to the establishment of many social services, such as homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and homes for unwed mothers and prostitutes.

Related Quotes

"There is no improving the future without disturbing the present."

"Do not mistake temptation for opportunity."

"That's the greatness of sports. A lot of people can agree on what happened yesterday, but they might have a totally diff..."

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."

"We ought not to be weary of doing little things for the love of God, who regards not the greatness of the work, but the ..."