Quote by Grover Cleveland

Sensible and responsible women do not want to vote. The relative positions to be assumed by man and woman in the working out of our civilization were assigned long ago by a higher intelligence than ours.

Sensible and responsible women do not want to vote. The rela

Summary

This quote suggests that women who are sensible and responsible do not desire the right to vote. It implies that their role in society has been predetermined by a superior intelligence and should not be altered. The quote reflects outdated and patriarchal views that restrict women's agency and reject the idea of gender equality. It disregards the importance of women's voices in shaping the course of civilization and undermines the progress made towards achieving equal rights for all individuals.

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By Grover Cleveland

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