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
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the demand for equal rights and justice for all, particularly focusing on women's rights.
Susan B. Anthony's quote advocates for justice and equality, particularly in the context of civil and political rights for women. By asserting that these rights should be guaranteed forever, she highlights the ongoing struggle for gender equality and the necessity of protecting these rights for future generations.
Themes
JusticeEqualityWomen'S RightsCivil RightsPolitical Rights
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech advocating for women's rights.
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