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“Mary Wollstonecraft [said] 225 years ago, ‘I do not wish women to have power over men, but over themselves.” quote by Hillary Rodham Clinton
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““Mary Wollstonecraft [said] 225 years ago, ‘I do not wish women to have power over men, but over themselves.””

Hillary Rodham Clinton

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Source Speech: Democratic National Convention, 2016

Advocates women’s empowerment over domination, emphasizing autonomy rather than control over men.

In simple terms: Women should control their own lives.

Key Takeaway

Empower women to lead themselves.

Themes

gender equality women’s rights autonomy

Mood

inspirational empowering

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • education
  • workplace policy
  • family dynamics

Key Concepts

feminist theory political philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does true autonomy look like for women?
  • How can men support women’s self‑governance?
A Different Perspective

Some may misinterpret as anti‑male sentiment.

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