Lady Frances Balfour (1858–1931,) née Campbell, was a British aristocrat, author, and suffragist known for her leadership in the women’s suffrage movement and literary contributions.
Born in London, England, she was the daughter of George Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll, and Lady Elizabeth Sutherland-Leveson-Gower. Despite lifelong pain from hip joint disease, she actively campaigned for women’s rights.
A prominent member of the National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies (NUWSS,) Balfour served as President of the London Society of Women’s Suffrage (1896–1919.) Opposing suffragette militancy, she advocated constitutional methods for women’s voting rights.
Her notable publications include Ne Obliviscaris (Dinna Forget) (1930,) an autobiography, and Women and Progress (co-edited with Nora Vynne,) focusing on equal citizenship rights. She also wrote extensively on social reform and women’s issues. Deeply involved in church affairs, Balfour supported the Church of Scotland and oversaw London’s Crown Court Church rebuilding.
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The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent tolerance; to a friend your heart; to your child a good example; to a father deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself respect; and to all men charity.
—Frances Balfour
Topics: Example, Gifts, Tolerance, Forgiveness
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