Universal Adult Suffrage

Famous quotes containing the words universal, adult and/or suffrage:

    “A princely marriage is the brilliant edition of a universal fact, and, as such, it rivets mankind.”
    —Walter Bagehot (1826–1877)

    “Children who are pushed into adult experience do not become precociously mature. On the contrary, they cling to childhood longer, perhaps all their lives.”
    —Peter Neubauer (20th century)

    “When will the men do something besides extend congratulations? I would rather have President Roosevelt say one word to Congress in favor of amending the Constitution to give women the suffrage than to praise me endlessly!”
    —Susan B. Anthony (1820–1906)