Charlotte Whitton
1896 - 1975
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Quotes
Biography
Charlotte Whitton was a Canadian feminist, policy maker, and the first female mayor of a major Canadian city. She was known for her dedication to improving social welfare, advocating for women's rights, and promoting equality. Whitton served as mayor of Ottawa in two separate terms, where she focused on urban planning, social reform, and affordable housing initiatives.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Whatever women do, they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult.
2
I am not a champion of women. I am a champion of human rights.
3
Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.
4
There are two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the first group; there is less competition there.
5
For I have been a stranger in a strange land.