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
If women will not accept marriage with subjection, nor men proffer it without, there is, there can be, no alternative. The women who will not be ruled must live without marriage. And during this transition period... single women make comfortable and attractive homes for themselves.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of equality in marriage and suggests that women should value their independence if they cannot find it.
Susan B. Anthony's quote highlights the need for mutual respect and equality within the institution of marriage. She expresses that if women refuse to enter into relationships that require them to submit to their partners and men are unwilling to offer partnerships based on equality, then women should choose to remain single. This reflects a broader message about women's autonomy and the evolving nature of relationships, suggesting that single women can create fulfilling lives and homes for themselves without reliance on marriage.
Themes
MarriageEqualityIndependenceWomenAutonomy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a discussion about the evolving roles of women in modern society.
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