The most important accomplishment, I believe, was my voting against the First World War.
Jeannette RankinRead
We reasoned that the men would find it difficult to vote against the women in their home states when a woman was sitting with them making laws.
Interpretation
Women in leadership roles can influence decision-making positively, particularly in political contexts.
Jeannette Rankin highlights the importance of female representation in legislative bodies. By suggesting that men may be less inclined to vote against women when they are present, she underscores the idea that having women involved in governance can change perceptions and drive more inclusive decision-making processes.
In practice
In a discussion about gender equality in politics, this quote can be used to advocate for more women in leadership roles.
The most important accomplishment, I believe, was my voting against the First World War.
There can be no compromise with war; it cannot be reformed or controlled; cannot be disciplined into decency or codified into common sense.
As a woman I can't go to war, and I refuse to send anyone else.
I worked for suffrage for years, and got it. I've worked for peace for 55 years and haven't come close.
Small use it will be to save democracy for the race if we cannot save the race for democracy.
I want to stand by my country, but I cannot vote for war.
I was only the servant of my country and had I, at any moment, failed to express her unflinching resolve to fight and conquer, I should at once have been rightly cast aside.
Most people who want to get ahead do it backward. They think, 'I'll get a bigger job, then I'll learn how to be a leader.' But showing leadership skill is how you get the bigger job in the first place. Leadership isn't a position, it's a process.
Our leaders should certainly engage passionate advocacy of needed reforms, and equally strong criticism of policies they believe are destructive to America. But, from the school boards to the White House, let's elect more candidates who are committed to constructive dialogue and reasonable compromises.
It is well to remember that the office of Chief Executive is in part a symbol of the nation and that leaders in a nation may differ in their own house but they have instant solidarity in the presence of foreign attack
I love opposition that has convictions.
I think, at the end of the day, you do better when you tend toward being transparent, even though there's some risk.
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