Male and female citizens, being equal in the eyes of the law, must be equally admitted to all honors, positions, and public employment according to their capacity and without other distinctions besides those of their virtues and talents.
Olympe de GougesAll citizens including women are equally admissible to all public dignities, offices, and employments, according to their capacity, and with no other distinction than that of their virtues and talents.
Olympe de GougesWoman is born free and lives equal to man in her rights. Social distinctions can be based only on the common utility.
Olympe de GougesWomen, wake up; the tocsin of reason sounds throughout the universe; recognize your rights.
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