Art Quote by Rose Schneiderman
“What the woman who labors wants is the right to live, not simply exist — the right to life as the rich woman has the right to life, and the sun and music and art. You have nothing that the humblest worker has not a right to have also. The worker must have bread, but she must have roses, too. Help, you women of privilege, give her the ballot to fight with.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women's Rights Rally, 1912
Workers deserve not only basic needs but also beauty and culture; women need political power to achieve this.
In simple terms: Labor rights include dignity and artistic fulfillment; women need voting rights.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for both material and cultural rights.
Themes
labor
gender equality
art
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
activist
inspirational
When to use this quote
- union negotiations
- policy advocacy
- community art projects
Key Concepts
Social justice
human flourishing
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you support workers' artistic expression?
- What policies ensure both bread and roses?
A Different Perspective
Balancing material needs with cultural enrichment can be challenging.
