We are here, not because we are law-breakers; we are here in our efforts to become law-makers. Emmeline Pankhurst breakereffortlaw Change image and share on social
The militancy of men, through all the centuries, has drenched the world with blood. The militancy of women has harmed no human life save the lives of those who fought the battle of righteousness. Emmeline Pankhurst battlebloodcentury Change image and share on social
I have not personally suffered from the deprivations, the bitterness and sorrow which bring so many men and women to a realisation of social injustice. Emmeline Pankhurst bitternessbringdeprivation Change image and share on social
Manchester is a city which has witnessed a great many stirring episodes, especially of a political character. Generally speaking, its citizens have been liberal in their sentiments, defenders of free speech and liberty of opinion. Emmeline Pankhurst charactercitizencity share on social
The whole argument with the anti-suffragists, or even the critical suffragist man, is this: that you can govern human beings without their consent. Emmeline Pankhurst antiargumentbeing Change image and share on social
Those men and women are fortunate who are born at a time when a great struggle for human freedom is in progress. It is an added good fortune to have parents who take a personal part in the great movements of their time. I am glad and thankful that this was my case. Emmeline Pankhurst addbearcase share on social
The English prison system is altogether mediaeval and outworn. In some of its details, the system has improved since they began to send the Suffragettes to Holloway. I may say that we, by our public denunciation of the system, have forced these slight improvements. Emmeline Pankhurst altogetherbegindenunciation share on social
Solitary confinement is too terrible a punishment to inflict on any human being, no matter what his crime. Hardened criminals in the men's prisons, it is said, often beg for the lash instead. Emmeline Pankhurst begconfinementcrime Change image and share on social
My childhood was protected by love and a comfortable home. Yet, while still a very young child, I began instinctively to feel that there was something lacking, even in my own home, some false conception of family relations, some incomplete ideal. Emmeline Pankhurst beginchildchildhood share on social
Window-breaking, when Englishmen do it, is regarded as honest expression of political opinion. Window-breaking, when Englishwomen do it, is treated as a crime. Emmeline Pankhurst breakcrimeenglishman Change image and share on social
