Isabella Fyvie Mayo

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Overview

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Isabella Fyvie Mayo born London, England December 10, 1843 (d. 1914). Scottish novelist, poet, and suffragist. Anti-imperialist, anti-racist; pacifist; ethical anarchist; Tolstoyan, “soul-mate of Gandhi.” Co-founded Society for the Recognition of the Universal Brotherhood of Man, 1893. Protested conscription and Boer War.

Quotations

“Let not thy peace depend on the tongues of men; for whether they judge well of thee or ill, thou art not on that account other than thyself. Where are true peace and true glory? Are they not in God?” (By Still Waters, pseud. Garrett, 1883; photo geni.com)