The work of woman is not to lessen the severity or the certainty of the penalty for the violation of the moral law, but to prevent this violation by the removal of the causes which lead to it.
Susan B. AnthonyRead
This is rather different from the receptions I used to get fifty years ago. They threw things at me then but they were not roses.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the change in public perception over time, emphasizing resilience in the face of adversity.
Susan B. Anthony's quote highlights the evolution of her public reception over fifty years, contrasting the hostility she faced earlier with a more positive recognition in her later years. It underlines the courage and perseverance required to remain steadfast in one's beliefs despite opposition, ultimately leading to a more favorable acceptance and impact.
Themes
CourageResilienceChangePublic PerceptionAdvocacy
In practice
Example use cases
An inspirational speech about social justice could incorporate this quote to illustrate the journey of change.
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I have given my life and all I am to it, and now I want my last act to be to give it all I have, to the last cent.
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The day will come when men will recognize woman as his peer, not only at the fireside, but in councils of the nation. Then, and not until then, will there be the perfect comradeship, the ideal union between the sexes that shall result in the highest development of the race.
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Sooner or later we all discover that the important moments in life are not the advertised ones, not the birthdays, the graduations, the weddings, not the great goals achieved. The real milestones are less prepossessing. They come to the door of memory unannounced, stray dogs that amble in, sniff around a bit and simply never leave. Our lives are measured by these.
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We ask justice, we ask equality, we ask that all the civil and political rights that belong to citizens of the United States, be guaranteed to us and our daughters forever.
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