Thus far woman has struggled through life with bandaged eyes, accepting the dogma of her weakness and inability to take care of herself not only physically but intellectually. She has held out a trembling hand and received gratefully the proffered aid. She has foregone her right to study, to know the laws and purposes of government to which she is subject. But there is now awakened in her a consciousness that she is defrauded of her legitimate Rights and that she never can fulfill her mission until she is placed in that position to which she feels herself called by the divinity within. Hitherto she has surrendered her person and her individuality to man, but she can no longer do this and not feel that she is outraging her nature and her God.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Women have been taught to accept weakness and surrender rights, but now awaken to their legitimate rights and mission.
- In plain terms
- Women are realizing they should not surrender their rights and individuality to men.
- What can you take from it?
- Women must claim their rights and individuality to fulfill their mission.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What rights do you claim for yourself?
- What is your sense of purpose?
Another view
The quote assumes a universal divine mission that may not resonate with all women.
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