Quotes from Emily Murphy

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.

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

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.

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.

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

I think women can save civilization.

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

Matrimony is the only game of chance the clergy favor.

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