‘Tis not the meek that shall inherit the Earth – but the militant This undated button with the words, “‘Tis not the meek that shall inherit the Earth – but the militant” quotes Mother Jones, a radical union organizer and activist for workers’ rights during the early decades of the 20th century in the United States. Metadata Title: ‘Tis not the meek that shall inherit the Earth – but the militant Artist: Mother Jones