Emmeline Pankhurst

"One cannot dialogue with injustice; one can only overcome it."

"We understand that every generation must secure its own freedom anew."

"The reason why women are where they are is because every hour of every day they are reminded that this is the men's world."

"Trust in God, but keep your powder dry."

"Women had to become suffragettes because the men would not listen to reason."

"I have not personally suffered at the hands of the government for my convictions, but I am prepared to do so."

"The true democrat is the person who listens to all voices, even the unpopular ones."

"We are here, not because we want to make trouble, but because it is impossible to ignore us any longer."

"Gentleness and politeness have never yet converted the world."

"I would rather be a rebel than a slave."

"The significance of our work will only be understood by future generations."

"We have tried every constitutional method to secure our rights, and they have all failed."

"A woman's place is in the House of Commons, not in the home alone."

"Deeds not words must now become our motto."

"The spirit cannot be imprisoned, though the body may be."

"We are fighting for a principle on which all democracy must rest."

"Suffering itself is the message, not the cure."

"I have climbed the steps to freedom because women demanded it."

"The knowledge that we are making history is a powerful feeling."

"Peace can only come when justice is achieved for all."

"We do not believe in violence, but we believe in resistance."

"The times demand that women take their rightful place in society."

"Great movements are born from great convictions."

"We are not asking for charity, but for our natural rights."

"The imagination of women must be awakened to their own potential."

"I am convinced that our methods, though difficult, are ultimately effective."

"History will vindicate those who fought for justice without hatred."

"The power of united women cannot be underestimated by any government."

"We must be willing to sacrifice comfort for conviction."

"The future belongs to those brave enough to claim it."