“The Bible and the Church have been the greatest stumbling blocks in th...” — Elizabeth Cady Stanton Quote

“The Bible and the Church have been the greatest stumbling blocks in the way of women's emancipation.”

“The whole tone of Church teaching in regard to women is, to the last degree, contemptuous and degrading.”

“To throw obstacles in the way of a complete education is like putting out the eyes.”

“Women are like ovens. We need 5 to 15 minutes to heat up.”

“Men display less self-doubt and lead with what seems always like a sense of force and direction. We are not as familiar with women leaders, and so we question their skills. As women, we always need to work harder to prove our competence.”

“I'm drawn to women who live in a world different from my own. I don't believe you have to marry someone from your own backyard. James Joyce married a woman who never read any of his books.”