Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton
“The true woman will not be exponent of another, or allow another to be such for her. She will be her own individual
self . . . Stand or fall by her own individual wisdom and strength . . . She will proclaim the ‘glad tidings of good news’ to all women, that woman equally with man was made for her own individual happiness, to develop . . . every talent given to her by God, in the great work of life.” ~ Anthony and Stanton (1856)
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They look like a couple of tough cookies!
But I wouldn’t mind buying them a round of drinks (if they went for that sort of thing) and have a bit of conversation.
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I think they’d probably insist on buying their OWN drinks, and then they’d bop you on the head . . .
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Yeah, you’re probably right.
Can I buy you a drink? 🙂
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My heroes!
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Well, that’s very generous, thank you. My drink of choice is tomato soup.
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:)!
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The BEST Tomato Soup!
I know this great little place that serves the BEST tomato soup! Right here in my blog neighborhood. She…
Oh. nevermind!
😉
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AMEN!
Don’t you love the stalwart looks on their faces? These are fierce women, for sure!
Oh how I miss Molly Ivins…
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Now, that’s just great to read *every* day.
Jules, 7-Imp
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Who is Molly Ivins? (I lead a very sheltered life . . . )
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Yup, for sure . . .
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Susan does look fierce, but Elizabeth looks a bit mischievous and fun. I love this quote. Thanks for sharing this.
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You’re right. Elizabeth definitely looks like she’s been up to something.
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No description of mine — anybody’s — could do justice to all that is Molly Ivins. But here’s a great place to start. Look up her old columns for a full-flavored view of her intrepid, insolent, juicy spirit.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molly_Ivins
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Wow! Thanks, Melodye. How could I have missed her?
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I so love Elizabeth Cady Stanton. She’s one of my favorite reformers. It’s due to her that infants stopped being swaddled, among other things. Thanks for the quote and photo, Jama.
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You’re very welcome!
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