Author: Lucretia Mott

Quotes

We too often bind ourselves by authorities rather than by the truth.

We too often bind ourselves by authorities rather than by the truth.

- Lucretia Mott

There is nothing of greater importance to the well-being of society at large - of man as well as woman - than the true proper position of woman.

There is nothing of greater importance to the well-being of society at large - of man as well as woman - than the true proper position of woman.

- Lucretia Mott

The laws given on Mount Sinai for the government of man and woman were equal; the precepts of Jesus make no distinction.

The laws given on Mount Sinai for the government of man and woman were equal; the precepts of Jesus make no distinction.

- Lucretia Mott

The world has never yet seen a truly great and virtuous nation because in the degradation of woman the very fountains of life are poisoned at their source.

The world has never yet seen a truly great and virtuous nation because in the degradation of woman the very fountains of life are poisoned at their source.

- Lucretia Mott

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