Emmeline Pankhurst

Suffragist, Activist British 1858 – 1928

Led the British women's suffrage movement with militant tactics.

432 quotes

"I believe that future generations will be grateful for what we have done."
Hope
"The greatest gift we can give to our children is the gift of freedom."
"I have devoted my life to the cause of human equality."
"The spirit of justice cannot be quenched by imprisonment."
Strength
"We must be willing to sacrifice everything for the cause of freedom."
Courage
"I have no regrets about the path I have chosen."
"I have always felt that it is my duty to speak the truth, and I shall continue to do so regardless of the consequences."
Truth
"Women have the right to vote, and we will never stop fighting until we have secured it."
Freedom
"The measure of your real wealth is how much you'd be worth if you lost all your money."
"The true democrat is he who has faith in the people."
Leadership
"Be your own hero, not a victim of circumstances."
Courage
"Great movements for human advancement have always been marked by passionate struggle."
Change
"To fight for one's country is a privilege, but to fight for justice is a sacred duty."
Justice
"We women are not satisfied with representation; we demand participation."
Politics
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but action in spite of it."
Courage
"History shows that nothing of permanent value has ever been achieved without hard work."
Work
"The day may be approaching when the whole world will recognize women's equality."
Hope
"I would rather be a rebel with a cause than a slave with comfort."
Freedom
"Loyalty to a cause is worth more than loyalty to a person."
Leadership
"We are not begging for crumbs; we are demanding our rightful place at the table."
Power
"Every great reform movement has its roots in struggle and sacrifice."
Perseverance
"The true test of civilization is not its inventions but its compassion."
Philosophy
"We must teach our daughters to be brave, not merely beautiful."
Education
"Patience is a virtue, but justice delayed is justice denied."
Justice
"I have never believed in waiting for the right moment; I create it."
Motivation
"The spirit of resistance is within every human being."
Strength
"A woman's place is wherever she chooses to stand."
Freedom
"Success is not measured in comfort, but in the lives we change."
Success
"We must be willing to sacrifice our convenience for our convictions."
Perseverance
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
Dreams