We ask justice, we ask equality, we ask that all the civil and political rights that belong to citizens of the United States, be guaranteed to us and our daughters forever.

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"The true republic: men, their rights, and nothing more; women, their rights, and nothing less."

- Susan B. Anthony

Belief

"The true republic—men, their rights and nothing more; women, their rights, and nothing less."

- Susan B. Anthony

Belief

"Independence is happiness."

- Susan B. Anthony

Happiness

"I shall never pay a dollar of your unjust penalty."

- Susan B. Anthony

Integrity

"Your life is your story. Write it well. Edit it often."

- Susan B. Anthony

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"The Lord is sending more exceptional spirits to earth. As a body they excel the average capacity of their forebears. Their potential for personal growth and positive contribution is enormous."

- Elder Richard G. Scott

Empowerment

"As leaders of the Church, there isn’t anything in this world we wouldn’t do that’s right for you. We have great confidence in you. You are not just ordinary young men and young women. You are choice spirits, many of you having been held back in reserve for almost 6,000 years to come forth in this day, at this time, when the temptations, responsibilities, and opportunities are the very greatest."

- President Ezra Taft Benson

Empowerment

"Women challenge the status quo because we are never it."

- Cindy Gallop

Empowerment

"We don’t just sit around and wait for other people. We just make, and we do."

- Arlan Hamilton

Empowerment

"Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness."

- Oprah Winfrey

Empowerment