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“I can not imagine a God ... made happy by my getting down on my knees and calling him 'great'.”

Quote by Susan B. Anthony

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Susan B. Anthony

Susan B. Anthony was a prominent American women's rights activist, born on February 15, 1820, and died on March 13, 1906. She dedicated herself to the fight for women's suffrage and left a profound mark on American history. more

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