"It is impossible for one class to appreciate the wrongs of another"
- Elizabeth Cady Stanton
About this Quote
This quote by Elizabeth Cady Stanton speaks with the problem of comprehending the struggles of a group of people that a person is not a part of. It is difficult for one class to genuinely comprehend the wrongs of another, as they have not experienced the very same struggles and injustice. This quote is a tip that it is necessary to be aware of the battles of others and to be an ally to those who are oppressed. It is also a suggestion that it is necessary to listen to the voices of those who are oppressed and to take action to assist them. It is insufficient to merely know the wrongs of another class, however to do something about it to help them. This quote is a suggestion that it is important to be an ally and to do something about it to assist those who are oppressed.
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