Universal Adult Suffrage

Famous quotes containing the words universal, adult and/or suffrage:

    “They are universal places, like churches, hallowed meeting places of all mankind.”
    —Iris Murdoch (b. 1919)

    “The infant runs toward it with its eyes closed, the adult is stationary, the old man approaches it with his back turned.”
    —Denis Diderot (1713–1784)

    “Gentlemen, those confederate flags and our national standard are what has made this union great. In what other country could a man who fought against you be permitted to serve as judge over you, be permitted to run for reelection and bespeak your suffrage on Tuesday next at the poles.”
    —Laurence Stallings (1894–1968)