We are pushed forward by the social forces, reluctant and stumbling, our faces over our shoulders, clutching at every relic of the past as we are forced along; still adoring whatever is behind us. We insist upon worshipping 'the God of our fathers.' Why not the God of our children? Does eternity only stretch one way?
Charlotte Perkins GilmanBut we were made to believe and not allowed to think. We were told to obey, rather than to experiment and investigate.
Charlotte Perkins GilmanA family unity which is only bound together with a table-cloth is of questionable value.
Charlotte Perkins GilmanWoman" in the abstract is young, and, we assume, charming. As they get older they pass off the stage, somehow, into private ownership mostly, or out of it altogether.
Charlotte Perkins GilmanShall you complain who feed the world? Who clothe the world? Who house the world? Shall you complain who are the world, Of what the world may do? As from this hour You use your power, The world must follow you!
Charlotte Perkins GilmanWhere young boys plan for what they will achieve and attain, young girls plan for whom they will achieve and attain.
Charlotte Perkins GilmanIf only religion could be brought to take an interest in this earthly future, what a help it would be! ... Think of the appeal to the less spiritual of us, to those who never did get enthusiastic about eternity, or care so tenderly about their own souls, yet who could rise to the thought of improving this world for the children they love, and their children after them.
Charlotte Perkins Gilman