Regardless of what barriers confront you, it is in your power to free yourselves; you have only to want to.
Olympe De GougesRead
Male and female citizens, being equal in the eyes of the law, must be equally admitted to all honors, positions, and public employment according to their capacity and without other distinctions besides those of their virtues and talents.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the equal treatment of all citizens regardless of gender in terms of rights and opportunities.
Olympe De Gouges highlights the fundamental principle of equality before the law, advocating for the equal admission of both male and female citizens to various roles and honors based solely on their merits and abilities. This statement underscores the importance of recognizing individual worth and talent, free from gender-based discrimination.
Themes
EqualityGenderLawMeritTalents
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about gender equality in the workplace.
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