Famous quotes containing the words elizabeth cady stanton, cady, stanton, house and/or falls:
“The strongest reason why we ask for woman a voice in the government under which she lives; in the religion she is asked to believe; equality in social life, where she is the chief factor; a place in the trades and professions, where she may earn her bread, is because of her birthright to self-sovereignty; because, as an individual, she must rely on herself.”
—Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815–1902)
“It is impossible for one class to appreciate the wrongs of another.”
—Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815–1902)
“See the wild birds on the wing,
Hear the bells that sweetly ring,
When you feel like singin’, sing—
Keep a-goin’!”
—Frank Lebby Stanton (1857–1927)
“The House of Lords is the British Outer Mongolia for retired politicians.”
—Tony Benn (b. 1925)
“As a dream comes true, it falls flat.”
—Mason Cooley (b. 1927)