I want to organize so that women see ourselves as people who are entitled to power, entitled to leadership.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes women's right to power and leadership roles.
Patricia Ireland reflects on the importance of women recognizing their own worth and entitlement to leadership positions. By organizing collectively, women can empower themselves and challenge societal norms that may discourage their pursuit of power and influence. This call for self-empowerment is vital for fostering equality and representation in leadership roles.
In practice
During a women's leadership seminar to inspire attendees.
We have to stop this violence. We have to make the political nature of the violence clear, that the violence we experience in our own homes is not a personal family matter, it's a public and political problem. It's a way that women are kept in line, kept in our places.
Leadership is neither a rank nor a title. It is a choice. The choice to provide care and protection for those for whom we are responsible.
No decision has been made unless carrying it out in specific steps has become someone's work assignment and responsibility.
I am no big shot. I am not anybody's boss. I want to be everybody's servant.
Lenity will operate with greater force, in some instances, than rigor. It is, therefore, my first wish, to have my whole conduct distinguished by it.
Obama does seem to have what both FDR and Lincoln had, which is the recognition that you have to hold back at times and then wait to come forward.
Ten people who speak make more noise than ten thousand who are silent.
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