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
Women, we might as well be dogs baying the moon as petitioners without the right to vote!
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the frustration and powerlessness women felt without the right to vote, comparing their situation to that of dogs howling at the moon, which is futile.
Susan B. Anthony's quote highlights the desperate and powerless situation of women who fought for voting rights in a society that denied them a fundamental voice in governance. By likening their plight to that of 'dogs baying at the moon', she vividly illustrates the futility and despair of petitioning for rights that were not granted. This powerful metaphor reflects the broader struggle for equality and the necessity of suffrage as a means of empowerment.
Themes
WomenVoteSuffrageEmpowermentRights
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote in a speech advocating for women's rights at a rally.
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