My gender was an obstacle, not because I was weak, but becau... - Caroline Herschel

This quote is attributed to Caroline Herschel.

"My gender was an obstacle, not because I was weak, but because the world was narrow."

Caroline Herschel Justice

Astronomer German-English 1750–1848

More from Caroline Herschel

"I am nothing, I have done nothing; all the credit is due to my brother William."

"The eye is never satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing."

"Work is the best remedy for sorrow."

"I did the work of a man, but I received the wages of a woman."

"Justice must always prevail."

"You think I'm just some animal?"

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

"Justice is worth fighting for."