Religion without humanity is very poor human stuff.
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That man over there says that women need to be helped into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have the best place everywhere. Nobody ever helps me into carriages, or over mud-puddles, or gives me any best place! And ain't I a woman?
Interpretation
What this quote means
Sojourner Truth challenges the stereotypical treatment of women and advocates for their equality.
In this quote, Sojourner Truth addresses the societal expectations imposed on women, expressing her discontent with the notion that women require special treatment or protection. Through her rhetorical questions, she asserts her own strength and worth as a woman, highlighting the hypocrisy in the way women are often perceived and treated, while also claiming her place and rights as an equal member of society.
Themes
EqualityWomenEmpowermentRights
In practice
Example use cases
In a women's rights rally, as a powerful statement about empowerment.
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When I left the house of bondage I left everything behind. I wasn't going to keep nothing of Egypt on me, an' so I went to the Lord an' asked him to give me a new name. And he gave me Sojourner because I was to travel up and down the land showing the people their sins and bein' a sign unto them. I told the Lord I wanted two names 'cause everybody else had two, and the Lord gave me Truth, because I was to declare the truth to the people.
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