Alice Paul
1885 - 1977
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Quotes
Biography
Alice Paul (1885-1977) was a prominent American suffragist, feminist, and women's rights activist. She dedicated her life to fighting for gender equality and women's right to vote. Paul was instrumental in the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which granted women the right to vote in 1920. She also co-founded the National Woman's Party, organized the first-ever picketing demonstration outside the White House, and was a key figure in the women's suffrage movement.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
I never doubted that equal rights was the right direction. Most reforms, most problems are complicated. But to me, there is nothing complicated about ordinary equality.
2
There will never be a new world order until women are a part of it.
3
When you put your hand to the plow, you can't put it down until you get to the end of the row.
4
Courage in women is often mistaken for insanity.
5
I never believed that differences of sex have anything to do with political rights.