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Mathematics lays the foundation of all the exact sciences. It teaches the art of combining numbers, of calculating and measuring distances, how to solve problems, to weigh mountains, to fathom the depths of the ocean; but gives no directions how to ascertain the existence of a God.

— Ernestine Rose A Defence of Atheism (1861)

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Human freedom and true democracy are identical.

Speech at the National Convention of the Women’s National Loyal League (1863)

In proportion to power is responsibility.

Address to the First Anniversary of the American Equal Rights Association (1867)

superstition in fashion is always called religion, till the religion becomes out of fashion-then it again changes back into superstition.

But the Bible, we are told, reveals this great mystery. Where Nature is dumb, and Man ignorant, Revelation speaks in the authoritative voice of prophecy.

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Each in accordance with her abilities and powers - all for the good of Humanity.

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