All that I can tell you is, that I used my humble powers to the uttermost, and raised my voice in behalf of Human Rights in general, and the elevation and Rights of Woman in particular, nearly all my life. Ernestine Rose behalfelevationgeneral share on social
In the laws of the land, she has no rights; in government she has no voice. And in spite of another principle recognized in this Republic, namely, that 'taxation without representation is tyranny,' she is taxed without being represented. Ernestine Rose governmentlandlaw share on social
We have hardly an adequate idea how all-powerful law is in forming public opinion, in giving tone and character to the mass of society. Ernestine Rose adequatecharacterform Change image and share on social
If God is pleased in making you sick and unhappy, I hate God. Ernestine Rose godhatemake Change image and share on social
When a man comes to me and tries to convince me that he is not a thief, then I take care of my coppers. Ernestine Rose careconvincecopper Change image and share on social
Blind submission in women is considered a virtue, while submission to wrong is itself wrong, and resistance to wrong is virtue alike in women as in man. Ernestine Rose alikeblindconsider Change image and share on social
Why should women not be a martyr for her cause? Ernestine Rose martyrwoman Change image and share on social
If they are unsuccessful in married life, who suffers more the bitter consequences of poverty than the wife? But if successful, she has not a dollar to call her own. Ernestine Rose bittercallconsequence Change image and share on social
Again, I shall be told that the law presumes the husband to be kind, affectionate, and ready to provide for and protect his wife. But what right, I ask, has the law to presume at all on the subject? Ernestine Rose affectionatehusbandkind Change image and share on social
The mass of the people commence life with no other capital than the union of head, hearts and hands. To the benefit of this best of capital the wife has no right. Ernestine Rose benefitcapitalcommence Change image and share on social