Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Women's Rights Activist, Reformer American 1815 – 1902

Organized the Seneca Falls Convention, launching the women's movement.

363 quotes

"The elevation of woman is the elevation of the whole human race."
Inspiration
"I trust the day is not far distant when woman shall have her just place in society."
Hope
"The spirit of justice is on the side of the oppressed and not the oppressor."
Truth
"I have lived long enough to know the value of patience and perseverance."
Patience
"It is the duty of every woman to rouse herself from this lethargy."
Motivation
"The home is not the woman's true sphere as some would suggest."
Philosophy
"I have always believed that women possess all the capacities of men."
"The progress of the world depends upon the elevation of woman."
"I see a glorious future for the women of our nation."
Dreams
"The prejudice against woman is as unjust as the prejudice against any human being."
Justice
"I am satisfied that my life has not been lived in vain."
Life
"The very foundation of our nation rests upon the principle of equality."
Politics
"I urge every woman to take up the work of reform with all her heart."
Motivation
"The question of woman's rights is one of the most important of the age."
Politics
"I have found that the most successful reformers are those with the greatest faith."
Faith
"Woman must have the power to control her own destiny."
Power
"I believe that history will vindicate the cause for which we have fought."
History
"The time has come when woman must stand up for herself."
Time
"I have dedicated my life to the pursuit of this great cause."
"The bonds of marriage should not be chains that bind woman to servitude."
Freedom
"I trust that my efforts have not been entirely without result."
Gratitude
"The education of woman is the key to her emancipation."
Education
"I have never wavered in my conviction that woman deserves equality."
Courage
"The voice of woman must be heard in all matters of state and society."
Leadership
"I have lived to see great progress in the condition of woman."
Inspiration
"The future belongs to those who dare to dream of a better world."
Dreams
"I am confident that the cause of woman will ultimately prevail."
Faith
"Woman's independence is the cornerstone of a just society."
Justice
"I have seen the transformation that comes when woman claims her power."
"The struggle for woman's rights is a struggle for human dignity."