“There will never be a new world order until women are a part of it.”
“I never doubted that equal rights was the right direction. Most reforms, most problems are complicated. But to me, there is nothing complicated about ordinary equality.”
“When you put your hand to the plow, you can’t put it down until you get to the end of the row.”
“Courage in women is often mistaken for insanity.”
“We women of America tell you that America is not a democracy. Twenty million women are denied the right to vote.”
“To me, it was shocking that a government of men could look with such extreme contempt on a movement that was asking nothing except such a simple little thing as the right to vote.”
“There is nothing complicated about ordinary equality.”
“I think if we get freedom for women, then they are probably going to do a better job all around.”
“The vote is the emblem of your equality, women of America, the guarantee of your liberty.”
“It is better, I think, to fight with your head than your hands.”
“No one should have to ask for their rights. They are inherent.”
“I always feel the movement is a sort of mosaic. Each of us puts in one little stone.”
“We shall fight for the things we have always held nearest to our hearts.”
“We demand an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to end discrimination on account of sex.”
“The future of the world depends on the equality of women.”
“The battle for women’s rights is not about one group; it’s about humanity as a whole.”
“Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.”
“History has a way of forgetting women’s achievements. It’s up to us to remind the world.”
“It’s hard to tell what is more shocking: the opposition to women’s suffrage or the indifference toward it.”
“If women’s suffrage is wrong, then everything is wrong.”
“The most powerful tool we have is the ability to educate and inspire.”
“We are not asking for anything extraordinary. We are simply asking for what is right.”
“Women’s rights are human rights.”
“The greatest weapon in our arsenal is persistence.”
“We cannot let fear dictate our actions when justice is at stake.”
“The power of a determined group of women can change the course of history.”
“Real progress happens when we refuse to take no for an answer.”
“Democracy without the inclusion of women is incomplete.”
“Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.”
“I believe in the endless possibility of what women can achieve.”
“The best way to change the laws is to challenge the system that created them.”
“I didn’t become a suffragist because I thought it would be easy. I became one because it was necessary.”
“Every great achievement starts with the courage to stand alone.”
“It takes more than votes to build a just society, but it starts with equality at the ballot box.”
“We do not want to be ignored any longer.”
“The work of today is the history of tomorrow, and we are its makers.”
“There can be no true democracy unless women have equal footing in it.”
“Every injustice we overcome is a step closer to universal freedom.”
“We are the architects of our destiny, and equality is the foundation we must build on.”
“A society cannot thrive when half of its citizens are held back.”
“Freedom is not given; it is won.”
“The Constitution must be amended to reflect the equality of all its people.”
“We must educate the future generations about the importance of equality.”
“I’d rather die than give up on the dream of equality.”
“Change is never easy, but it is always worth fighting for.”
“Justice is not just a concept; it’s a responsibility.”
“The strength of a movement lies in the unity of its supporters.”
“Equal rights are not negotiable; they are fundamental.”
“Women must not only fight for their rights but also claim them boldly.”
“The legacy of our fight will inspire generations to come.”