Top 11 Quotes & Sayings by Emily Murphy

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a Canadian activist Emily Murphy.

Last updated on November 23, 2024.

Emily Murphy was a Canadian women's rights activist and author. In 1916, she became the first female magistrate in Canada and in the British Empire. She is best known for her contributions to Canadian feminism, specifically to the question of whether women were "persons" under Canadian law.

Canadian - Activist | March 14, 1868 - October 17, 1933

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It is claimed, but with what truth we cannot say, that there is a well-defined propaganda among the aliens of colour to bring about the degeneration of the white race.

Emily Murphy

This is courtship all the world over - the man all tongue; the woman all ears.

Emily Murphy

I believe that never was a country better adapted to produce a great race of women than this Canada of ours, nor a race of women better adapted to make a great country.

Emily Murphy

Whenever I don’t know whether to fight or not, I fight.

Emily Murphy

I think women can save civilization.

Emily Murphy

Matrimony is the only game of chance the clergy favor.

Emily Murphy

On the prairie one can see the colour of the air.

Emily Murphy

The world loves a peaceful man, but it gives way to a strenuous kicker.

Emily Murphy

No woman can become or remain degraded without all women suffering.

Emily Murphy

We want women leaders today as never before. Leaders who are not afraid to be called names and who are willing to go out and fight. I think women can save civilization. Women are persons.

Emily Murphy

Nothing ever happens by chance; everything is pushed from behind.

Emily Murphy

Top 11 Quotes & Sayings by Emily Murphy

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