Keeping books on social aid is capitalistic nonsense. I just use the money for the poor. I can't stop to count it.
Evita PeronRead
I demanded more rights for women because I know what women had to put up with.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of advocating for women's rights based on understanding their struggles.
Evita Perón's quote reflects her deep commitment to championing women's rights by drawing from her knowledge of their challenges. It suggests that true advocacy is informed by personal awareness and empathy, which empowers individuals to demand necessary changes in society to achieve equality and justice for women.
Themes
Women'S RightsAdvocacyEmpowermentEqualityStruggles
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a women's rights rally to inspire protesters.
More from Evita Peron
All quotes →I am only a simple woman who lives to serve Peron and my people.
Evita PeronRead
To convince oneself that one has the right to live decently takes time.
Evita PeronRead
When the rich think about the poor, they have poor ideas.
Evita PeronRead
Similar quotes
It is my deepest belief that only by giving our lives do we find life. I am convinced that the truest act of courage, the strongest act of manliness is to sacrifice ourselves for others in a totally non-violent struggle for justice.
Cesar ChavezRead
It doesn’t faze me what anyone says about me. It doesn’t matter what anyone says about me. I’m a totally different entity to what other people think. Michael and Tyson are two different people. I’m Tyson here.
Mike TysonRead
I feel vulnerable because my mind - because of the stroke, my mind doesn't focus. And then I feel vulnerable because I don't understand the world around me.
Ram DassRead
You have plenty of courage, I am sure," answered Oz. "All you need is confidence in yourself. There is no living thing that is not afraid when it faces danger. The true courage is in facing danger when you are afraid, and that kind of courage you have in plenty.
L. Frank BaumRead
If I'm at the front line and refuse to treat a patient, it's considered a crime. As a physician, this is my oath. I'm going to treat everyone regardless.
Joanne LiuRead
The question is no longer between violence and non-violence it is between non-violence and non-existence.
Martin Luther King, Jr.Read