It requires philosophy and heroism to rise above the opinion of the wise men of all nations and races.
Elizabeth Cady StantonTo throw obstacles in the way of a complete education is like putting out the eyes.
Elizabeth Cady StantonTwo pure souls fused into one by an impassioned love-friends, counselors-a mutual support and inspiration to each other amid life's struggles, must know the highest human happiness;-this is marriage; and this is the only cornerstone of an enduring home.
Elizabeth Cady StantonA government is just only when the whole people share equally in its protection and advantages.
Elizabeth Cady StantonWho, I ask you, can take, dare take, on himself the rights, the duties, the responsibilities of another human soul?
Elizabeth Cady StantonThe most fitting monuments this nation can build are schoolhouses and homes for those who do the work of the world. It is no answer to say that they are accustomed to rags and hunger. In this world of plenty every human being has a right to food, clothes, decent shelter, and the rudiments of education.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton