His face is livid, gaunt his whole body, his breath is green with gall; his tongue drips poison.
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I say women exhibit the most exalted virtue when they depart from the domestic circle and enter on the concerns of their country, of humanity, and of their G-d!
Interpretation
What this quote means
Women demonstrate their highest virtues by engaging in societal and humanitarian issues beyond the home.
In this quote, John Quincy Adams emphasizes the importance of women's participation in public life and the greater good. He argues that true virtue is not confined to the domestic sphere but rather flourishes when women take active roles in addressing the needs of their country and humanity, highlighting the broader impact of their contributions to society.
Themes
WomenVirtueLeadershipSocietyHumanity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech at a women's empowerment event.
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