Born Quote by Susan B. Anthony
“I think it a much wiser thing to secure for the thousands of mothers in this State the legal control of the children they now have, than to bring others into the world who would not belong to me after they were born.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Susan B. Anthony, 1873, Women's Rights Convention, Philadelphia
Advocates granting mothers legal authority over existing children rather than creating new, unclaimed lives.
In simple terms: Mothers should control their own children, not produce unknown ones.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize existing families over expanding population.
Themes
women's rights
family law
ethical responsibility
Mood
reflective
advocacy
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- adoption policy
- family planning
- social welfare
- legal reform
Key Concepts
legal guardianship
population ethics
maternal authority
Questions to Reflect On
- How does legal control affect child welfare?
- What are the limits of parental rights?
A Different Perspective
May conflict with individual reproductive freedoms and state intervention concerns.
