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Consent Quote by Marian Wright Edelman

“No one, Eleanor Roosevelt said, can make you feel inferior without your consent. Never give it.” quote by Marian Wright Edelman
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“No one, Eleanor Roosevelt said, can make you feel inferior without your consent. Never give it.”

Marian Wright Edelman

About This Quote

Source Speech: Women’s Rights Conference, 1995

You cannot feel inferior unless you allow it; reject that permission.

In simple terms: Don’t let others make you feel inferior.

Key Takeaway

Assert your self‑worth.

Themes

empowerment self‑esteem rights

Mood

assertive inspirational

Type

activist motivational

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • education
  • social interactions
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

internal locus of control psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What strategies protect your self‑worth?
  • How do you respond to condescension?
A Different Perspective

External pressures can still undermine confidence.

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