When women can support themselves, have entry to all the trades and professions, with a house of their own over their heads and a bank account, they will own their bodies and be dictators in the social realm.
Elizabeth Cady StantonRead
My religious superstition gave place to rational ideas based on scientific facts, and in proportion as I looked at everything from a new standpoint, I grew more happy day by day.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The transition from superstition to rational thinking leads to increased happiness.
In this quote, Elizabeth Cady Stanton reflects on her personal journey from religious superstition to a belief grounded in rational and scientific thought. She highlights how this shift in perspective not only enhanced her understanding of the world but also contributed significantly to her happiness, suggesting that enlightenment and reason can lead to a more fulfilling life.
Themes
RationalityHappinessScienceSuperstitionPerspective
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of scientific literacy.
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