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Eva Burrows

Eva Burrows (1929-2015) was an Australian Salvation Army leader who served as the organization's 13th General from 1986 to 1993. She was known for her global advocacy of social justice, organizational reform, and pastoral care.

Quotes: 2

Quotes by Eva Burrows

The love of a family is life's greatest blessing. — Eva Burrows

Family Love as Life’s Greatest Blessing

Eva Burrows’ words distill a large truth into a simple claim: among life’s many gifts, the love found within a family offers the deepest and most sustaining form of blessing. She does not point to wealth, status, or achi...

Created on: 5/23/2026

Love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony. — Eva Burrows

Love as Lubricant, Bond, and Harmony

Eva Burrows frames love through three vivid images—oil, cement, and music—each describing a different way relationships endure. Rather than treating love as a single feeling, she suggests it is an active force that reduc...

Created on: 3/15/2026