It is better, as far as getting the vote is concerned, I believe, to have a small, united group than an immense debating society.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that it's better to have a small, focused group working together towards a goal, rather than a large group that just talks about the goal without taking action. Alice Paul believed that a small, united group would be more effective at achieving their aim of getting the right to vote, compared to a big group that just debates the issue without actually doing anything about it.
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