She possessed more influence on the thought of American women than any woman previous to her time.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She had more impact on American women's thinking than any prior woman.
- In plain terms
- She shaped women's ideas more than earlier women did.
- What can you take from it?
- Her influence set a new standard for women's intellectual impact.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What factors contributed to her unique influence?
Another view
Impact is hard to quantify and may be overstated.
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