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Voltairine de Cleyre

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Voltairine de Cleyre was an American anarchist writer and orator, a significant figure in the history of American anarchism. Born on November 17, 1866, and passing away on June 20, 1912, de Cleyre was a leading advocate for women's rights, labor rights, and the abolition of the state.

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“Let every woman ask herself: "Why am I the slave of man? Why is my brain said not to be the equal of his brain? Why is my work notpaid equally with his? Why must my body be controlled by my husband? Why may he take my labor in the household, giving me in exchange what he deems fit? Why may he take my children from me? Will them away while yet unborn?" Let every woman ask.”

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“As long as the working-people fold hands and pray the gods in Washington to give them work, so long they will not get it.”

People Giving Long Hands Praying Folds

Book:Exquisite Rebel: The Essays of Voltairine de Cleyre -- Anarchist, Feminist, Genius

Source: Exquisite Rebel: The Essays of Voltairine de Cleyre -- Anarchist, Feminist, Genius

“I never expect men to give us liberty. No, women, we are not worth it until we take it.”

Men Giving Liberty Worth It Never Giving Up Not Worth It Never Expect

Book:Gates of Freedom: Voltairine de Cleyre and the Revolution of the Mind

Source: Gates of Freedom: Voltairine de Cleyre and the Revolution of the Mind

About the Author

Born: November 17, 1866
Died: June 20, 1912
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 39

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Exquisite Rebel: The Essays of Voltairine de Cleyre -- Anarchist, Feminist, GeniusRelated source material

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