Most of the women who have offered themselves for public office over the years have done so, I believe, more because of the 'dirt' than in spite of it.
More Quotes from Agnes Macphail:
I do not want to be the angel of any home: I want for myself what I want for other women, absolute equality. After that is secured, then men and women can take turns being angels.Agnes Macphail
Do not rely completely on any other human being, however dear. We meet all life's greatest tests alone.
Agnes Macphail
If the preservation of the home means the enslavement of women, economically or morally, then we had better break it.
Agnes Macphail
I want for myself what I want for other women, absolute equality.
Agnes Macphail
Whatever is dirty, it is women's job to clean up, or drive some man to clean up, and that goes for everything from cellar to senate.
Agnes Macphail
I believe the preservation of the home in the future lies almost entirely in the hands of men.
Agnes Macphail
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