The worker who knows the cause of his misery, who understands the make-up of our iniquitous social and industrial system can do more for himself and his kind than Christ and the followers of Christ have ever done for humanity; certainly more than meek patience, ignorance, and submission have done.
Emma GoldmanTrue emancipation begins neither at the polls nor in the courts. It begins in woman's soul.
Emma GoldmanAll claims of education notwithstanding, the pupil will accept only that which his mind craves.
Emma GoldmanI do not believe in God, because I believe in man. Whatever his mistakes, man has for thousands of years been working to undo the botched job your god has made.
Emma Goldman