We are here, not because we are law-breakers; we are here in our efforts to become law-makers.
Meaning of the quote
Emmeline Pankhurst, an English activist, is saying that she and her supporters are not breaking the law, but are trying to change the laws instead. They want to become the people who make the laws, not just the ones who follow them. This shows that they are working to have a voice in shaping the rules and laws that govern society.
About Emmeline Pankhurst
Emmeline Pankhurst was a British political activist who played a crucial role in the women’s suffrage movement, helping women win the right to vote in the UK and Ireland. She founded the Women’s Social and Political Union and used militant tactics, including window-smashing and assaulting police, to achieve their goals. Despite criticism, her work is recognized as a vital element in securing women’s suffrage.
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