Courses Quote by Margaret Case Harriman
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“[On women getting the vote:] The newspapers, poor dears, looked of course for something very spectacular. But then newspapers are always apt to be more interested in phenomena like meteors than in the slow growth of a mighty tree. Wait ten years, and the politicians will one day wake up and say, 'Look who's here!”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women's Suffrage Rally, 1912, New York
Media often sensationalizes events, overlooking gradual progress; true change is slow and steady, not headline‑grabbing.
In simple terms: News focuses on drama, not slow growth.
Key Takeaway
Value steady progress over flashy headlines.
Themes
social change
media bias
patience
Mood
critical
hopeful
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- political activism
- education
- public discourse
Key Concepts
feminism
historical movements
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we highlight incremental achievements?
- What role should media play in chronicling slow change?
A Different Perspective
Progress may seem invisible without dramatic events.
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