"It is better to have the power of self-protection than to depend on any man, whether he be the Governor in his chair of State, orthe hunted outlaw wandering through the night, hungry and cold and with murder in his heart."
About Lillie Devereux Blake
Lillie Devereux Blake — Life and Legacy
Lillie Devereux Blake was a notable American writer and suffragist whose work significantly contributed to the women's rights movement in the late 19th century. Her advocacy was rooted in a profound belief that women's empowerment was essential for societal progress. Blake's writings often challenged the prevailing norms of her time, as she argued for the necessity of women's voices in public life. One of her well-known quotes, 'The future is in the hands of women,' encapsulates her conviction that women hold the key to a more equitable society. This perspective not only highlighted the importance of women's participation in politics but also underscored the transformative power of female agency. Blake's work remains relevant today, as it continues to inspire discussions around gender equality and women's rights, reminding us of the ongoing struggle for empowerment and representation in all spheres of life.
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Lillie Devereux Blake quotes
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"people share a common nature but are trained in gender roles."
"We are tired of the pretense that we have special privileges and the reality that we have none; of the fiction that we are queens, and the fact that we are subjects."
"Just so long as all our literature is pervaded with the thought that women are inferior, so long will our sex be held in a low estimate."
"the most grievous wrong of that day ... was to be found in the establishment of the celibacy of the clergy. ... This hideous doctrine of a celibate priesthood was maintained only by a constant struggle against the better and truer instincts of the heart."
"I have seen that women are shut out from every means of earning a living that is really remunerative, crowded into certain narrow walks, which, in consequence, are so thronged that the poor creatures are forced to work for the merest pittance."