Emmeline Pankhurst

15 July 1858 – 14 June 1928

British suffragette, socialist (later Conservative) and campaigner.

 

The argument of the broken window pane is the most valuable argument in mordern politics.

 

Take me if you dare.

Speech 17 October 1912, to British government

 

Trust in God: She will provide.

 

As long as women consent to be unjustly governed, they will be; but directly women say: "We withhold our consent," we will not be governed any longer as long as government is unjust.

 

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