Christabel Pankhurst

22 September 1880 – 13 February 1958

British suffragette and evangelist, eldest daughter of Emmeline Pankhurst.

 

Never lose your temper with the Press or the public is a major rule of political life.

Unshackled 1959

 

We are here to claim our rights as women, not only to be free, but to fight for freedom. That is our right as well as our duty.

Votes for Women 31 March 1911

 

It is our duty to make this world a better place for women.

 

Ability is sexless.

 

Remember the dignity of your womanhood. Take courage, join hands, stand beside us, fight with us.

 

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