Quote#Wisdom
Accepting the view that man was prior in the creation, some…
Quote byElizabeth Cady Stanton · 1815–1902
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Woman's Bible (1898).
English (original)
Accepting the view that man was prior in the creation, some Scriptural writers say that as the woman was of the man, therefore, her position should be one of subjection. Grant it, then as the historical fact is reversed in our day, and the man is now of the woman, shall his place be one of subjection?
— Elizabeth Cady Stanton
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