Agnes Macphail quotes

Do not rely completely on any other human being, however dear. We meet all life's greatest tests alone. (Agnes Macphail)
I want for myself what I want for other women, absolute equality. View quote
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Most of the women who have offered themselves for public office over the years have done so, I believe, more because of the 'dirt' than in spite of it. View quote
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I do not want to be the angel of any home: I want for myself what I want for other women, absolute equality. After that is secured, then men and women can take turns being angels. View quote
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When I first came to the House of Commons and walked out into the lobby, men sprang to their feet. I asked them to sit down since I'd come to walk around. I didn't want them doing me favours. View quote
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If the preservation of the home means the enslavement of women, economically or morally, then we had better break it. View quote
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I believe the preservation of the home in the future lies almost entirely in the hands of men. View quote
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Never apologize. Never explain. Just get the thing done, and let them howl. View quote
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If they are willing to give women economic freedom in that home, if they are willing to live by the standard they wish women to live by, then homes will be preserves. View quote
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Whatever is dirty, it is women's job to clean up, or drive some man to clean up, and that goes for everything from cellar to senate. View quote
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It is a fact that all women contribute more to marriage than men; for the most part they have to change their place of living, their method of work, a great many women today changing their occupation entirely on marriage; and they must even change their name. (Agnes Macphail)

Agnes Macphail

Agnes Macphail - Image
Occupation: Canadian Politician
Born: March 24, 1890
Died: February 13, 1954
Quotes count: 11

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