Quote by Susan B. Anthony

Women, we might as well be dogs baying the moon as petitioners without the right to vote!

Women, we might as well be dogs baying the moon as petitione

Summary

This quote highlights the frustrations and unfairness experienced by women who were denied the right to vote. It suggests that it is futile for women to voice their concerns or seek change when they are not afforded the same political rights as men. By comparing women to "dogs baying at the moon," the quote denotes the sense of desperation and ineffectiveness felt by women in their pursuit of equal voting rights, emphasizing the need for gender equality and empowerment.

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By Susan B. Anthony

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