When I published my first book, I was gravely warned by some of my female acquaintances that no woman could expect to be regarded as a lady after she had written a book.
Lydia Maria Child (1802–1880) American abolitionist, activist, journalist, suffragist
“Concerning Women,” The Independent (21 Oct 1869)
(Source)
Quotations about:
lady
Note not all quotations have been tagged, so Search may find additional quotes on this topic.
Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren’t.
Margaret Thatcher (1925–2013) British Prime Minister (1979–90), research chemist, barrister, politician
(Misattributed)
Often attributed to Thatcher, but first coined by Jesse Carr, American labor leader, Newsweek (27 Sep 1976).
