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
Our Job is not to make young women grateful. It is to make the ungrateful so they keep going. Gratitude never radicalized anybody
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of empowering women rather than seeking their gratitude; true change comes from inspiring resilience and action.
Susan B. Anthony's quote highlights the idea that the goal of activism, particularly in the context of women's rights, should not be focused on making those affected feel grateful for the changes being advocated. Instead, the aim is to encourage those who may not appreciate the struggle or support they receive to continue fighting for their rights and push for societal transformation. This sentiment reflects a more profound understanding of activism that looks beyond appreciation to fostering determination and resolve among individuals.
Themes
EmpowermentGratitudeActivismWomenResilience
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a women's rights rally to inspire activists.
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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.
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Sooner or later we all discover that the important moments in life are not the advertised ones, not the birthdays, the graduations, the weddings, not the great goals achieved. The real milestones are less prepossessing. They come to the door of memory unannounced, stray dogs that amble in, sniff around a bit and simply never leave. Our lives are measured by these.
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We ask justice, we ask equality, we ask that all the civil and political rights that belong to citizens of the United States, be guaranteed to us and our daughters forever.
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