There must be a remedy even for such a crying evil as this [abortion]. But where shall it be found, at least where begin, if not in the complete enfranchisement and elevation of women?
ELIZABETH CADY STANTONEve tasted the apple in the Garden of Eden in order to slake that intense thirst for knowledge that the simple pleasure of picking flowers and talking to Adam could not satisfy.
More Elizabeth Cady Stanton Quotes
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We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal.
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Our ‘pathway’ is straight to the ballot box, with no variableness nor shadow of turning.
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It is the inalienable right of all to be happy.
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Nothing strengthens the judgment and quickens the conscience like individual responsibility.
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Surely the immutable laws of the universe can teach more impressive and exalted lessons than the holy books of all the religions on earth.
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With age come the inner, the higher life. Who would be forever young, to dwell always in externals?
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Woman’s degradation is in mans idea of his sexual rights. Our religion, laws, customs, are all founded on the belief that woman was made for man.
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Progress is the victory of a new thought over old superstitions.
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The new religion will teach the dignity of human nature and its infinite possibilities for development. It will teach the solidarity of the race: that all must rise and fall as one. Its creed will be justice, liberty, equality for all the children of earth.
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The moment we begin to fear the opinions of others and hesitate to tell the truth that is in us, and from motives of policy are silent when we should speak, the divine floods of light and life no longer flow into our souls.
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The history of the past is but one long struggle upward to equality.
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Though motherhood is the most important of all the professions – requiring more knowledge than any other department in human affairs – there was no attention given to preparation for this office.
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[On women’s role in the home:] Every wife, mother and housekeeper feels at present that there is some screw loose in the household situation.
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Nothing adds such dignity to character as the recognition of one’s self- sovereignty.
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Human beings lose their logic in their vindictiveness.
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