Cheat Quote by Lucy Stone
“You may talk about Free Love, if you please, but we are to have the right to vote. Today we are fined, imprisoned, and hanged, without a jury trial by our peers. You shall not cheat us by getting us off to talk about something else. When we get the suffrage, then you may taunt us with anything you please, and we will then talk about it as long as you please.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women's Suffrage Advocacy, 1869
Advocating for voting rights, demanding that political focus not be diverted until suffrage is achieved.
In simple terms: Demand attention to voting rights before other topics.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize suffrage in political discourse.
Themes
rights
politics
justice
Mood
determined
urgent
Type
activist
historical
When to use this quote
- elections
- legislative debates
- activist meetings
- public rallies
Key Concepts
suffrage
civil rights
political strategy
distraction
Questions to Reflect On
- How can activists keep suffrage central?
- What tactics prevent distraction from the main goal?
A Different Perspective
Other issues may seem urgent but can undermine the suffrage goal.
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