Thomas Bracken Quotes on Man (2 Quotes)

If woman were brought into the field to fight political battles with men, why what would she be then Instead of being man's superior, as she is at the present time, she would be man's rival. ... It is because I have a great respect for women that I shall oppose this Bill. I look upon woman as the light of the home, and the genius of the fireside.

In my opinion that is a monstrous thing. Are we living in a free British colony, or under some petty local despot Will the people of New Zealand allow any man, even though he hold the rank of Native Minister, to ride rough-shod over the Constitution Will they allow any man, even though he be a Minister of the Crown, to suspend trial by jury if it so pleases him