Consent Quote by Marian Wright Edelman
“No one, Eleanor Roosevelt said, can make you feel inferior without your consent. Never give it.”
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.
Assert your self‑worth.
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When to use this quote
- workplace
- education
- social interactions
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies protect your self‑worth?
- How do you respond to condescension?
External pressures can still undermine confidence.