Courage, then, for the end draws near! A few more years of persistent, faithful work and the women of the United States will be recognized as the legal equals of men.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the importance of perseverance and courage in the fight for gender equality.
Mary Livermore's quote serves as a rallying cry for women who are steadfast in their pursuit of equal rights. She acknowledges the challenges ahead but encourages continued effort and faith, asserting that with courage and dedication, gender equality can be achieved in the near future.
In practice
During a women's rights rally to inspire attendees.
A revolutionary career does not lead to banquets and honorary titles, interesting research and professorial wages. It leads to misery, disgrace, ingratitude, prison and a voyage into the unknown, illuminated by only an almost superhuman belief.
Every time we liberate a woman, we liberate a man.
Bullies, oppressors and all men who do violence to the rights of others are guilty not only of their own crimes, but also of the corruption they bring into the hearts of their victims.
Obstacles are like wild animals. They are cowards but they will bluff you if they can. If they see you are afraid of them... they are liable to spring upon you; but if you look them squarely in the eye, they will slink out of sight.
When I look back at what I had to go through in black baseball, I can only marvel at the many black players who stuck it out for years in the Jim Crow leagues because they had nowhere else to go.
For sure, there are times when one may have no choice but to go to war, but it is never something to rush to or accept without exploring every other available option.
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