“On every side, and at every hour of the day, we came up against the relentless limitations of pioneer life.”
Quote by Anna Howard Shaw
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The Story of a Pioneer
This book offers a comprehensive look into the early days of a groundbreaking individual, exploring their contributions, challenges, and the impact of their work on society. more
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Anna Howard Shaw
Anna Howard Shaw (February 14, 1847 – July 2, 1919) was an American physician, minister, and women's suffrage leader. Born in England, she immigrated to the United States as a child and overcame poverty to become one of the first female ministers in the Methodist Church. She later earned a medical degree and practiced as a doctor. Shaw was a prominent orator and president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association from 1904 to 1915, advocating for women's voting rights. Her life exemplified dedication to gender equality and social reform. more
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“Our engineering departments build freeways which destroy a city or a landscape, in the process.”
“The longer the game went on, you got the feeling that neither side really wanted to lose.”
“I have a whole other side that has yet to be seen on screen.”
“I've never turned over a fig leaf yet that didn't have a price tag on the other side.”
“I know if someone is coming from my right side. I could feel it.”