"The history of the past is but one long struggle upward to equality"
- Elizabeth Cady Stanton
About this Quote
This quote by Elizabeth Cady Stanton speaks to the long and strenuous journey of humankind towards attaining equality. It suggests that throughout history, people have been aiming to reach a state of equality, where everyone is dealt with fairly and with regard. This battle has been ongoing for centuries, and has actually taken lots of forms, from the defend civil rights to the defend gender equality. Stanton's quote is a reminder that although development has actually been made, there is still much work to be done in order to achieve true equality. It is a call to action, advising us to continue the defend justice and equality, and to never ever quit on the pursuit of a better future.
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