“I have often thought how strange it is that men can at once and the same moment cheerfully consign our sex to lives either of narrowest toil or senseless luxury and vanity, and then sneer at the smallness of our aims, the pettiness of our thoughts, the puerility of our conversation!”
Quote by Frances Power Cobbe
Work
The Duties of Women: A Course of Lectures
This book is a compilation of lectures that delve into the societal expectations and duties associated with women. It explores various aspects of women's roles, including family life, public service, and personal development. more
Author
Frances Power Cobbe
Frances Power Cobbe was a British writer known for her advocacy of animal rights. Born on December 4, 1822, she passed away on April 5, 1904. Cobbe was one of the pioneers of the animal rights movement, actively participating in it during the mid-19th century and becoming a leader in the field. more