The struggles waged by nations are weak only when they lack support in the hearts of their women. But when women are moved and lend help, when women, who are by nature calm and controlled, give encouragement and applause, when virtuous and knowledgeable women grace the endeavor with their sweet love, then it is invincible.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- National struggles succeed when women support them with encouragement and love.
- In plain terms
- Women's support makes a nation's struggle unbeatable.
- What can you take from it?
- Include women's voices in major efforts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who supports your cause?
- How do we include everyone?
Another view
It relies on traditional views of women's nature.
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