Away with that folly that her rights would be detrimental to her character - that if she were recognized as the equal to a man she would cease to be a woman! Ernestine Rose ceasecharacterdetrimental 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
Much is said about the burdens and responsibilities of married men. Responsibilities indeed there are, if they but felt them: but as to burdens what are they? Ernestine Rose burdenfeltman Change image and share on social
Books and opinions, no matter from whom they came, if they are in opposition to human rights, are nothing but dead letters. Ernestine Rose bookdeadhuman 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
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
Cultivate the frontal portion of her brain as much as that of man is cultivated, and she will stand his equal at least. Even now, where her mind has been called out at all, her intellect is as bright, as capacious, and as powerful as his. Ernestine Rose brainbrightcall share on social
I asked God if it was a sin and He didn't say anything. Ernestine Rose askgodsin Change image and share on social
Fathers like to have children good-natured, well-behaved, and comfortable, but how to put them in that desirable condition is out of their philosophy. Ernestine Rose behavechildcomfortable Change image and share on social
There is no reason against woman's elevation, but prejudices. Ernestine Rose elevationprejudicereason Change image and share on social
