“It really is something ... that men disapprove even of our doing things that are patently good. Wouldn't it be possible for us just to banish these men from our lives, and escape their carping and jeering once and for all? Couldn't we live without them? Couldn't we earn our living and manage our affairs without help from them? Come on, let's wake up, and claim back our freedom, and the honour and dignity that they have usurped from us for so long. Do you think that if we really put our minds to it, we would be lacking the courage to defend ourselves, the strength to fend for ourselves, or the talents to earn our own living? Let's take our courage into our hands and do it, and then we can leave it up to them to mend their ways as much as they can: we shan't really care what the outcome is, just as long as we are no longer subjugated to them.”
Quote by Moderata Fonte
Work
The Worth of Women: Wherein Is Clearly Revealed Their Nobility and Their Superiority to Men
This book delves into the philosophical and societal perspectives on the value and superiority of women, offering a comprehensive examination of their role and status in comparison to men. more
Author
Moderata Fonte
Moderata Fonte, an Italian Renaissance writer, was born in 1555 and died in 1592. She is one of the earliest female novelists in Italy and is known for her unique female perspective and profound emotional descriptions in her works. more
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