The main cause is a pernicious falsehood propagated against her being, namely that she is inferior by her nature. Inferior in what? What has man ever done that woman, under the same advantages could not do?
Ernestine RoseRead
Books and opinions, no matter from whom they came, if they are in opposition to human rights, are nothing but dead letters.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes that any books or opinions that do not support human rights are ultimately meaningless.
Ernestine Rose's quote underscores the importance of human rights as a fundamental principle that gives significance to ideas and literature. When books and opinions stand in opposition to these rights, they fail to resonate with the core values of humanity and are rendered ineffective, much like lifeless text. This statement invites us to critically evaluate the ideas we engage with, ensuring they align with the principles of justice and equity.
Themes
Human RightsMeaningLiteratureJusticeIdeas
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on social justice, one might quote Rose to highlight the importance of human rights in literature.
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All quotes βFor here lies the corner stone of all the injustices done woman, the wrong idea from which all other wrongs proceed. She is not acknowledged as mistress of herself. For her cradle to her grave she is another's. We do indeed need and demand the other rights of which I have spoken, but let us first obtain OURSELVES.
Ernestine RoseRead
Again, I shall be told that the law presumes the husband to be kind, affectionate, and ready to provide for and protect his wife. But what right, I ask, has the law to presume at all on the subject?
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It is high time to compel man by the might of right to give woman her political, legal and social rights. She will find her own sphere in accordance with her capacities, powers and tastes; and yet she will be woman still.
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All that I can tell you is, that I used my humble powers to the uttermost, and raised my voice in behalf of Human Rights in general, and the elevation and Rights of Woman in particular, nearly all my life.
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