Equality means more than passing laws. The struggle is really won in the hearts and minds of the community, where it really counts.
Interpretation
True equality requires a change in societal attitudes, not just legal measures.
Barbara Gittings emphasizes that while legal frameworks are important for achieving equality, the ultimate victory is obtained through a transformation in the collective consciousness of society. It is the acceptance and understanding of equality within the hearts and minds of individuals that leads to meaningful and lasting change, as laws alone cannot alter deeply ingrained biases and prejudices.
In practice
This quote can be shared during a community event advocating for social justice.
Have we the means of resisting disciplined armies, when our only defense, the militia, is put in the hands of Congress? Of what service would militia be to you when, most probably, you will not have a single musket in the state? For, as arms are to be provided by Congress, they may or may not provide them.
I shall earnestly and persistently continue to urge all women to the practical recognition of the old Revolutionary maxim. Resistance to tyranny is obedience to God.
Do you really think it is weakness that yields to temptation? I tell you that there are terrible temptations which it requires strength, strength and courage to yield to.
Although prepared for martyrdom, I preferred that it be postponed.
Whatever you fear most has no power - it is your fear that has the power. The thing itself cannot touch you. But if you allow your fear to seep into your mind and overtake your thoughts, it will rob you of your life.
Fear can be one of the most destructive emotions. It is, of course, also very important, in that fear sometimes stops you from doing stupid things. But it can also stop you from doing creative or exciting or experimental things. It can cloud your judgement of others, and lead to all kinds of evil. The control and understanding of our personal fears is one of the most important undertakings of our lives.
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