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…There is ten times more in the world than would maintain all in yet unknown luxury. Yet how much misery there is in our midst; not because there is not enough, but owing to the misdirection of it.

— 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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