Quotes by Belle Boyd

• I only wanted to help my people.
• Meanwhile, my residence within the Federal lines, and my acquaintance with so many of the officers, the origin of which I have already mentioned, enabled me to gain much important information as to the position and designs of the enemy.
• The secession of the Southern States, individually or in the aggregate, was the certain consequence of Mr. Lincoln's election.
• If it is a crime to love the South, its cause and its President, then I am a criminal. I would rather lie down in this prison and die than leave it owing allegiance to a government such as yours.
• A true woman always loves a real soldier.