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.
Susan B. AnthonyRead
The day will come when men will recognize woman as his peer, not only at the fireside, but in councils of the nation. Then, and not until then, will there be the perfect comradeship, the ideal union between the sexes that shall result in the highest development of the race.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the need for equality between men and women for true companionship and societal progress.
Susan B. Anthony's quote highlights the importance of recognizing women as equal partners in all aspects of life, not just in private spaces but also in public decision-making. She argues that only when this equality is achieved will society experience a complete and harmonious union between genders, leading to the overall advancement of humanity.
Themes
EqualityWomenMenComradeshipSocietyDevelopment
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech advocating for gender equality.
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