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
No self-respecting woman should wish or work for the success of a party who ignores her sex.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Women should not support parties that do not recognize their rights and contributions.
Susan B. Anthony's quote emphasizes the importance of acknowledging women's rights within political parties. She asserts that women should prioritize their self-respect and not advocate for parties that fail to recognize their significance and gender equality, promoting the idea that true progress for women involves active participation in movements that value their voices and needs.
Themes
WomenEqualityPoliticsActivismFeminism
In practice
Example use cases
During a women's rights rally, this quote can be used to inspire participants to hold political parties accountable.
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