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 GougesWomen, rouse yourselves! The tocsin of reason resounds through the whole universe: recognize your rights. The powerful empire of nature is no longer surrounded by prejudices, fanaticism, superstition and lies.
Olympe de GougesRegardless of what barriers confront you, it is in your power to free yourselves; you have only to want to.
Olympe de GougesWomen, wake up; the tocsin of reason sounds throughout the universe; recognize your rights.
Olympe de Gouges