There is nothing of greater importance to the well-being of society at large - of man as well as woman - than the true proper position of woman.
Lucretia MottRead
Let our lives be in accordance with our convictions of right, each striving to carry out our principles.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes living authentically according to oneβs beliefs and principles.
Lucretia Mott encourages individuals to align their actions with their beliefs, suggesting that personal integrity and adherence to one's convictions are paramount. Each person should strive to embody and implement the principles they hold dear, promoting a life of authenticity and moral clarity.
In practice
In a motivational speech about personal growth and ethics, one might refer to this quote to inspire others to live authentically.
There is nothing of greater importance to the well-being of society at large - of man as well as woman - than the true proper position of woman.
It is time that Christians were judged more by their likeness to Christ than their notions of Christ. Were this sentiment generally admitted we should not see such tenacious adherence to what men deem the opinions and doctrines of Christ while at the same time in every day practise is exhibited anything but a likeness to Christ.
The world has never yet seen a truly great and virtuous nation because in the degradation of woman the very fountains of life are poisoned at their source.
It is not Christianity, but priestcraft that has subjected woman as we find her.
If our principles are right, why should we be cowards?
Let our lives be in accordiance with our convictions of right, each striving to carry out our principles
A man is an angel that has gone deranged.
Nobody understands the nature of the Church, or the ringing note of the creed descending from antiquity, who does not realize that the whole world once very nearly died of broadmindedness and the brotherhood of all religions.
It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.
Whether I'm wearing lots of makeup or no makeup, I'm always the same person inside.
For the moral attitudes of a people that is supported by religion need always aim at preserving and promoting the sanity and vitality of the community and its individuals, since otherwise this community is bound to perish. A people that were to honour falsehood, defamation, fraud, and murder would be unable, indeed, to subsist for very long.
Feminism... I think the simplest explanation, and one that captures the idea, is a song that Marlo Thomas sang, 'Free to be You and Me.'
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