The only question left to be settled now is: Are women persons? And I hardly believe any of our opponents will have the hardihood to say they are not.
Susan B. AnthonyRead
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Women should focus on preventing moral violations rather than just addressing the consequences.
In this quote, Susan B. Anthony emphasizes that the role of women extends beyond dealing with the consequences of moral failings. Instead, women should actively work to identify and eliminate the root causes of such violations, aiming to create a society where moral laws are upheld through proactive measures rather than merely punitive responses.
Themes
WomenMoral LawPreventionViolationsSocial Change
In practice
Example use cases
During a women's rights conference, this quote can inspire discussions on proactive measures for social justice.
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