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I think, with never-ending gratitude, that the young women of today do not and can never know at what price their right
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"I think, with never-ending gratitude, that the young women of today do not and can never know at what price their right to free speech and to speak at all in public has been earned"

- Lucy Stone

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This quote by Lucy Stone speaks to the progress that has actually been made in terms of females's rights and also the capacity to speak openly in public. Stone expresses her gratitude for the girls these days that do not need to experience the same battles that she as well as various other women of her time performed in order to gain the right to speak in public. She recognizes the effort as well as commitment of those that defended ladies's legal rights and also the right to free speech, and she is glad that the young women these days do not have to go via the exact same battles. This quote acts as a tip of the significance of the fight for females's legal rights as well as the development that has been made in regards to gender equal rights. It also works as a reminder of the importance of continuing to fight for gender equality and the right to complimentary speech.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Lucy Stone between August 13, 1818 and October 18, 1893. He/she was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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