Susan B. Anthony People Quotations

... while one-half of the people of the United States are robbed of their inherent right of personal representation in this freestcountry on the face of the globe, it is idle for us to expect that the men who thus rob women will not rob each other as individuals, corporations and Government.

The one distinct feature of our Association has been the right of the individual opinion for every member. We have been beset at every step with the cry that somebody was injuring the cause by the expression of some sentiments that differed with those held by the majority of mankind. The religious persecution of the ages has been done under what was claimed to be the command of God. I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do to their fellows, because it always coincides with their own desires.

Inconsistency is the jewel of the American people.

A republican government should be based on free and equal education among the people

For a people is only as great, as free, as lofty, as advanced as its women are free, noble and progressive.

It will be the mistake of your life if you go into print in your own defence [sic]. Your denial will reach a new set of people andstart them to talking, while the ones who read the original charges will never see the refutation of them.

I always distrust people who know so much about what God wants them to do to their fellows.

Cautious, careful people, always casting about to preserve their reputations... can never effect a reform.