All the men of the Old Testament were polygamists, and Christ and Paul, the central figures of the New Testament, were celibates, and condemned marriage by both precept and example.
ELIZABETH CADY STANTONThe 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.
More Elizabeth Cady Stanton Quotes
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Truth is the only safe ground to stand on.
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The heyday of woman’s life is the shady side of fifty.
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Words cannot describe the indignation a proud woman feels for her sex in disfranchisement.
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A woman will always be dependent until she holds a purse of her own.
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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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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?
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I think if women would indulge more freely in vituperation, they would enjoy ten times the health they do. It seems to me they are suffering from repression.
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I would have girls regard themselves not as adjectives but as nouns.
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The memory of my own suffering has prevented me from ever shadowing one young soul with the superstition of the Christian religion.
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I am always busy, which is perhaps the chief reason why I am always well.
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You who have read the history of nations, from Moses down to our last election, where have you ever seen one class looking after the interests of another?
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Strike the words “white male” from all your constitutions, and then, with fair sailing, let us sink or swim, live or die, survive or perish together.
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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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You may go over the world and you will find that every form of religion which has breathed upon this earth has degraded woman.
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The desire to please those we admire and respect often cripples conscience.
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