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We believe that personal independence and equal human rights can…

Quote byLucy Stone · 1818–1893

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Marriage protest (1855).

English (original)

We believe that personal independence and equal human rights can never be forfeited, except for crime; that marriage should be an equal and permanent partnership, and so recognized by law; that until it is so recognized, married partners should provide against the radical injustice of present laws, by every means in their power...

— Lucy Stone

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