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“Are you going to cater to the whims and prejudices of people? We draw out from other people our own thought. If, when you go out to organize, you go with a broad spirit, you will create and call out breadth and toleration. You had better organize one woman on a broad platform than 10,000 on a…” quote by Susan B. Anthony
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“Are you going to cater to the whims and prejudices of people? We draw out from other people our own thought. If, when you go out to organize, you go with a broad spirit, you will create and call out breadth and toleration. You had better organize one woman on a broad platform than 10,000 on a narrow platform of intolerance and bigotry.”

Susan B. Anthony

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Advocates for inclusive organizing over narrow, intolerant groups, emphasizing broad platforms for tolerance.

In simple terms: Promote broad, tolerant movements rather than narrow, bigoted ones.

Key Takeaway

Choose inclusive, wide‑reaching activism.

Themes

tolerance inclusion activism gender equality leadership

Mood

determined hopeful assertive

Type

motivational political

When to use this quote

  • political rallies
  • community organizing
  • online campaigns
  • grassroots movements

Key Concepts

social justice collective action platform building

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you expand your movement without losing clarity?
  • What risks arise from overly broad platforms?
A Different Perspective

Broad platforms may dilute focus and be harder to mobilize.

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