Quotation
Quote by Una Marson
What man has done women may do.
Explore the idea
Understanding this quote
The sentence argues that women should not be considered incapable of anything simply because men have done it first. “What man has done” sets a standard, while “women may do” extends the same possibility to women. It expresses a clear claim about equal human ability and opportunity.
Source & trust
About this quotation
- Source
- New Internationalist
- Format
- Article
Explore the idea
Topics
Join the community
Keep meaningful words close.
Save quotes, follow people and topics, join conversations, and publish words of your own.
“Feminism isn't a science. It's a cultural movement.”
“I started from nowhere and in reality he is humble and he doesn't discriminate.”
Read quote“I think it takes the male MC stepping out in front and saying it's OK publicly to appreciate a woman.”
“That’s what art is supposed to do—art makes people feel less alone, in their joy or their struggle or their pain.”
“This is a moment when we cannot just lock ourselves in our comfort zone, in our bubble, and believe that we have to speak only on what concerns us.”
“If you don’t understand people, you can’t coach.”
“I challenge all my fellow journalists to actually move with their hearts more often.”
“I respect everyone regardless of their status in society. It doesn’t matter if you are rich or poor.”
“I am a news hound. There are great opportunities out there for hungry news hounds.”
“I got my foot in the door, I’m holding the door open with that foot.”
A Pace for the Dust
When a dust storm scatters her training group, sixteen-year-old Naya discovers that the children she hoped to teach may be the ones who carry her forward.
Read Story