Agnes Macphail Quotes

If they are willing to give women economic freedom in that home, if they are willing to live by the standard they wish women to live by, then homes will be preserves.

Agnes Macphail

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When I first came to the House of Commons and walked out into the lobby, men sprang to their feet. I asked them to sit down since I'd come to walk around. I didn't want them doing me favours.

Agnes Macphail
- Men
- House
Never apologize. Never explain. Just get the thing done, and let them howl.

Agnes Macphail
- Done
I want for myself what I want for other women, absolute equality.

Agnes Macphail
- Women
- Equality
It is a fact that all women contribute more to marriage than men; for the most part they have to change their place of living, their method of work, a great many women today changing their occupation entirely on marriage; and they must even change their name.

Agnes Macphail
- Work
- Great
- Men
Most of the women who have offered themselves for public office over the years have done so, I believe, more because of the 'dirt' than in spite of it.

Agnes Macphail
- Believe
- Women
- Done
Do not rely completely on any other human being, however dear. We meet all life's greatest tests alone.

Agnes Macphail
- Life
- Alone