Corners Quote by Ernestine Rose
“For here lies the corner stone of all the injustices done woman, the wrong idea from which all other wrongs proceed. She is not acknowledged as mistress of herself. For her cradle to her grave she is another's. We do indeed need and demand the other rights of which I have spoken, but let us first obtain OURSELVES.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Women's Rights and Self‑Determination, 1875
Women must first claim autonomy before demanding external rights; self‑ownership is foundational.
In simple terms: Women need self‑respect first.
Key Takeaway
Secure personal agency before broader equality.
Themes
feminism
autonomy
rights
Mood
hopeful
assertive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- activism
- education
- legal reform
Key Concepts
self‑determination
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- What does self‑ownership mean to you?
- How can you foster autonomy in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Societal structures often impede personal agency.
