The very first requirement in a woman is that her down trodd... - Elizabeth Cady Stanton

"The very first requirement in a woman is that her down trodden soul is roused to self respect."

Elizabeth Cady Stanton Strength

Women's Rights Activist, Reformer American 1815–1902

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"I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must learn to protect herself, and there I take my stand."

"The true woman is as yet a lost creation."

"Failure is impossible."

"I have been called a feminist, and that is something I am proud of."

"Strength comes from within."

"A woman should be proud of who she is."

"A strong woman can overcome anything."

"The only thing I'm good at is killing."