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Those who fear woman’s incapacity to cope with the trials of life, should consider what is now actually thrust upon her by existing customs.
Let the Truth Prevail (1852)
A shame on such laws! a SHAME on such men.
Let the Truth Prevail (1852)
While so much is said of the inferior intellect of woman, it is by a strange absurdity conceded that very many eminent men owe their station in life to their mothers.
Let the Truth Prevail (1852)
After marriage, the husband and wife are considered as one person in law, which I hold to be false, from the very laws applicable to married parties.
Let the Truth Prevail (1852)
Trammeled as women have been, by might and custom, there are still many shining examples, which serve as beacon lights of what may be attained by genius, labor, energy, and perseverance combined.
Let the Truth Prevail (1852)
A woman’s personal property, by marriage becomes absolutely her husband’s, which, at his death, he may give away from her; while at her death she has no such power, or any power, of disposing of his personal property.
Let the Truth Prevail (1852)