Arbitrary Quote by Margaret Fuller
“We would have every arbitrary barrier thrown down. We would have every path laid open to women as freely as to men. If you ask me what offices they may fill, I reply-any. I do not care what case you put; let them be sea captains, if you will.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "Woman in the Nineteenth Century", 1845
Advocates complete gender equality, urging removal of all barriers and equal opportunities for women.
In simple terms: Women should have the same chances as men.
Support policies that ensure equal access.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- workplace hiring
- education access
- leadership roles
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers still exist for women?
- How can you actively dismantle them?
Resistance may arise from entrenched biases.