I feel it's important to be active. People who retire, sit by their swimming pool and golf course and plan to relax have a very empty life.
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I believe the equal rights amendment is a necessity of life for all citizens. The cabinet sometimes felt that I shouldn't be so outspoken.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The equal rights amendment is crucial for ensuring fairness for all citizens, despite opposition to outspoken advocacy.
Betty Ford emphasizes the importance of the Equal Rights Amendment as essential for the equitable treatment of all individuals. She notes that while her outspoken support for this amendment may have faced pushback, she believes that advocating for equal rights is fundamental to the fabric of society and necessary for true democracy.
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Equal RightsAmendmentAdvocacyCitizenshipFairness
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech advocating for gender equality, one might quote Betty Ford to reinforce the need for the Equal Rights Amendment.
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