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The Irishwoman now goes about barefoot, the husband with shoes and…

Quote byLucretia Mott · 1793–1880

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: "Put Woman on a Par With Man" October 1853.

English (original)

The Irishwoman now goes about barefoot, the husband with shoes and stockings; — she with her child in her arms, he carrying nothing.

— Lucretia Mott

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