There will never be a generation of great men until there has been a generation of free women - of free mothers.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Great men depend on the existence of free women and mothers.
- In plain terms
- Women must be free for men to reach their potential.
- What can you take from it?
- Support women freedom for society to grow.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What freedoms do mothers need?
- How does gender shape society?
Another view
It frames men's greatness as the ultimate goal.
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