I refused to accept that a woman's place was anywhere other ... - Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin

This quote is attributed to Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin.

"I refused to accept that a woman's place was anywhere other than where her talents could flourish."

Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin Justice

Astronomer and Astrophysicist English-American 1900–1979

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"The rewards of science are the real rewards."

"I was able to do the work that I wanted to do, and that is what counts."

"Women are not protected by chivalry; they are protected by the law."

"The most important thing is to enjoy what you are doing."

"Justice must always prevail."

"You think I'm just some animal?"

"Fighting for what's right never gets easier."

"Justice is worth fighting for."