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Can you not see that women could do and would do a hundred times more for the slave, if she were not fettered?
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"Can you not see that women could do and would do a hundred times more for the slave, if she were not fettered?"

- Angelina Grimke

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This quote by Angelina Grimke is a call to action for ladies to take a more active function in the fight versus slavery. She is suggesting that if females were not kept back by the constraints of society, they could do far more to assist the oppressed. Grimke is promoting for ladies to be given the exact same rights and opportunities as guys, so that they can use their talents and abilities to make a distinction on the planet. She is challenging the status quo and motivating women to take a stand against injustice. Grimke's words are a reminder that females have the power to make a difference and that they need to not be kept back by the constraints of society. Her words are a call to action for females to decide and fight for what is right.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Angelina Grimke between February 20, 1805 and October 26, 1879. She was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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