"Trust me that as I ignore all the petty stuff, so will I ignore this, and all the questions and criticisms that may arise from it."

"The religious bigotry of public opinion is the one obstacle to woman's equality."

"I shall earnestly and persistently continue to urge all women to the practical recognition of the right paramount to all others, the right of suffrage."

"If we would have a true republic, we must have an educated suffrage, a free ballot and a fair count."

"Woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself."