Feminism Quote by Hillary Rodham Clinton
““Mary Wollstonecraft [said] 225 years ago, ‘I do not wish women to have power over men, but over themselves.””
About This Quote
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.
Empower women to lead themselves.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- workplace policy
- family dynamics
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true autonomy look like for women?
- How can men support women’s self‑governance?
Some may misinterpret as anti‑male sentiment.