If we have the courage and tenacity of our forebears, who stood firmly like a rock against the lash of slavery, we shall find a way to do for our day what they did for theirs.
Mary Mcleod BethuneRead
Next to God we are indebted to women, first for life itself, and then for making it worth living.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Women play a crucial role in our lives, both by giving us life and enriching our experiences.
This quote by Mary McLeod Bethune emphasizes the invaluable contributions that women make to our lives. It acknowledges that women not only bring us into the world but also significantly enhance the quality of our existence, highlighting their essential roles in nurturing and shaping our experiences. The quote reflects on the indebtedness humanity has towards women for both life and its richness.
Themes
WomenLifeIndebtednessNurtureValue
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a Women's Day speech to honor mothers and women in general.
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