Harriet Strong Quote by Harriet Strong
““Inventor and businesswoman Harriet Strong (1844 – 1926) said “I’d train every girl so that instead of prefacing some innovation by saying ‘A man suggested this,’ she would rely upon her own judgment. Left destitute by her husband’s suicide with four daughters to raise, Strong also said “It is quite possible for every gentlewoman to make herself familiar with business methods, papers, etc.; to prepare herself for any and all emergencies, so that if the head of the household be removed, the home that he established may be kept intact, may be preserved on its financial basis.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Women and Business, 1910 (historical compilation)
Advocates teaching women self‑reliance and business skills to survive crises without depending on men.
In simple terms: Women should learn business to be independent.
Key Takeaway
Empower women through education.
Themes
women’s rights
self‑reliance
financial literacy
Mood
determined
inspirational
Type
advice
empowerment
When to use this quote
- single‑parent households
- entrepreneurship
- financial planning
- emergency preparedness
Key Concepts
gender equality
economic independence
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure access to business education for all women?
- What societal changes support women's financial independence?
A Different Perspective
May overlook systemic barriers that limit women's opportunities.
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