Brain Quote by Vida Goldstein
“Nothing-was more degrading than for a woman to have to marry for a home. Love should be the sole reason. Surely those with a brain-to think, eyes to see and a mind-to reason must realise that the capitalist system must cease and a co-operative system prevail in its place.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women's Suffrage Rally, Australia, 1912
Marriage should be based on love, not economic necessity; a cooperative society would replace capitalist oppression.
In simple terms: Love, not money, should drive marriage; capitalism is oppressive.
Key Takeaway
Choose love, support cooperative alternatives.
Themes
feminism
economics
social justice
gender equality
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- activism
- personal relationships
- policy reform
Key Concepts
capitalism
cooperatives
marriage norms
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we foster love‑based unions today?
- What steps toward cooperative economies are realistic?
A Different Perspective
Capitalist pressures often limit true choice.
