Quote by Elizabeth Cady Stanton

We are the only class in history that has been left to fight its battles alone, unaided by the ruling powers. White labor and the freed black men had their champions, but where are ours?

We are the only class in history that has been left to fight

Summary

This provocative quote conveys the frustration and isolation felt by the working class. It highlights the historical support given to white labor and freed black men by influential figures or organizations, while suggesting that the speaker's own class, possibly the underprivileged or marginalized, lacks comparable advocates. The quote questions the absence of support from those in power, implying a sense of abandonment and the need for formidable champions to fight for the rights and well-being of this neglected class.

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