Capacity Quote by Olympe de Gouges
“All citizens including women are equally admissible to all public dignities, offices, and employments, according to their capacity, and with no other distinction than that of their virtues and talents.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: The Declaration of the Rights of Woman and the Female Citizen, 1791
Equality before public roles should be based solely on ability and virtue, not gender.
In simple terms: Public positions should depend on talent, not gender.
Key Takeaway
Promote merit‑based selection.
Themes
equality
merit
gender rights
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- government hiring
- educational scholarships
- leadership programs
- political candidacy
Key Concepts
feminism
citizen rights
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions ensure truly merit‑based decisions?
- What barriers remain for women in leadership?
A Different Perspective
Societal bias may still influence perceptions of merit.
