“The memory of my own suffering has prevented me from ever shadowing one young soul with the superstition of the Christian religion.”
Quote by Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Work
Eighty Years and More: Reminiscences, 1815-1897
This work is a compilation of the author's reminiscences, offering insights into their experiences and observations spanning eight decades. more
Author
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Elizabeth Cady Stanton, born on November 12, 1815, and died on October 26, 1902, was a pioneering American activist for women's rights. She was a key figure in the women's rights movement, known for her dedication to the fight for women's suffrage and gender equality. more
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Source: Eighty Years and More: Reminiscences, 1815-1897
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Source: The Selected Papers of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony: In the school of anti-slavery, 1840 to 1866
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