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.
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Self-development is a higher duty than self-sacrifice.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Prioritizing personal growth is more important than sacrificing one's self for others.
This quote by Elizabeth Cady Stanton emphasizes the importance of self-development over self-sacrifice. It suggests that improving oneself and one's abilities is not only a personal responsibility but also a higher duty, as it ultimately enables one to contribute more effectively to others and society as a whole.
Themes
Self-DevelopmentGrowthSelf-SacrificeDutyPersonal Growth
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about personal responsibility and growth.
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