No written law has ever been more binding than unwritten custom supported by popular opinion.
Carrie Chapman CattRead
Parliaments have stopped laughing at woman suffrage, and politicians have begun to dodge! It is the inevitable premonition of coming victory.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the growing acceptance of women's suffrage and the recognition of its impending success.
Carrie Chapman Catt's statement highlights a significant shift in the political landscape regarding women's suffrage. While initially met with ridicule, the seriousness with which politicians now approach the issue indicates that they recognize its importance and the inevitable success of the movement, suggesting that change is on the horizon for women's rights.
Themes
WomenSuffrageVictoryPoliticsChange
In practice
Example use cases
During a rally for women's rights, we can use this quote to inspire the crowd about the progress being made.
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Roll up your sleeves, set your mind to making history, and wage such a fight for liberty that the whole world will respect our sex.
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The answer to one is the answer to all. Government by 'the people' is expedient or it is not. If it is expedient, then obviously all the people must be included.
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Just as the world war is no white man's war, but every man's war, so is the struggle for woman suffrage no white woman's struggle, but every woman's struggle.
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