“All 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.”
Quote by Olympe de Gouges
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Olympe de Gouges
Olympe de Gouges was a French playwright and feminist activist in the late 18th century, known for her advocacy of women's rights during the French Revolution. Born on May 7, 1748, and dying on November 3, 1793, de Gouges used her plays and writings to promote political and social equality for women. more
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