The experience of the race shows that we get our most important education not through books but through our work. We are developed by our daily task, or else demoralized by it, as by nothing else.
Anna Garlin Spencer Quotes
The essence of democracy is its assurance that every human being should so respect himself and should be so respected in his own personality that he should have opportunity equal to that of every other human being to show what he was meant to become.
Similar Quotes
Real love amounts to withholding the truth, even when you're offered the perfect opportuni...
- David SedarisOpportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work
- Thomas Alva EdisonDemocracy is necessary to peace and to undermining the forces of terrorism.
- Benazir BhuttoIn a democracy everybody has a right to be represented, including the jerks.
- Chris PattenKnow thine opportunity.
- Pittacus of MytileneComments on: "Anna Garlin Spencer Quotes: The essence of democracy is its assurance that every human being should so..."
| Birth: | 1851 |
| Death: | 1931 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Feminist, Leader, Lecturer |
About
Anna Garlin Spencer was an American educator, feminist, and Unitarian minister. Born in Attleboro, MA. She was a leader in the women's suffrage and peace movements. In 1891 she became the first woman ordained as a minister in the state of Rhode Island. In Providence she was commissioned to develop the Religious Society of Bell Street Chapel which was to be devoted to the religious outlook of James Eddy. She compiled Eddy’s views into a Bond of Union to which members of the new society would subscribe. She was later associated with the New York Society for Ethical Culture and the New York School of Philanthropy . In 1909, she signed onto the call to found the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Over a long period she was a popular lecturer and wrote on social problems, especially concerning women and family relations. Her writings include Woman's Share in Social Culture and The Family and Its Members.
Share with your friends