Quote#Wisdom
Let us prove ourselves as good as any man, and better than some
Quote byElizabeth McCombs · 1873–1935
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Maiden Speech in Parliament..
English (original)
Let us prove ourselves as good as any man, and better than some.
— Elizabeth McCombs
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