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thirty or forty years ago, the press was not sufficiently educated in the rights of women, even to notice, much less to report speeches as it does now

— Ernestine Rose

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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.

A Defence of Atheism (1861)

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

Speech at the Thomas Paine Celebration (1850)

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We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men and women are created equal.

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