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Susan B. Anthony

Susan B. Anthony (1820–1906) was an American social reformer and leader in the women's suffrage movement who co-founded the National Woman Suffrage Association. Her work advanced the campaign for voting rights and her quote 'Dream things that never were and say Why not?' reflects her commitment to bold reform and equality.

Quotes: 4

Quotes by Susan B. Anthony

How Independence Becomes a True Happiness

“Independence is happiness,” Susan B. Anthony insists, compressing a sweeping moral argument into a single sentence.

Created on: 3/8/2026

Cautious, careful people, always casting about to preserve their reputation and social standing, can never bring about reform. — Susan B. Anthony

Why Caution Can Block Social Reform

Susan B. Anthony’s warning hinges on a simple tension: reform changes the rules, and changing the rules almost always unsettles the people who benefit from them.

Created on: 1/3/2026

Dream things that never were and say 'Why not?' — Susan B. Anthony

Dreaming Beyond Limits: The Courage to Ask Why Not

This line urges a shift from passive observation to active imagination. Instead of cataloging what is, it invites us to envision what could be—and then to interrogate the barriers with a simple, disruptive question: why...

Created on: 9/15/2025

Let Your Life Be a Statement of Your Beliefs, Not Just an Echo of the Past - Susan B. Anthony

This quote encourages individuals to live in a way that reflects their personal beliefs and values rather than merely following traditions or past ideas without question.

Created on: 3/27/2025