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Frances Perkins, the first woman to serve in a U.S. Cabinet position as Secretary of Labor under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, was a pioneering advocate for workers’ rights and social justice. Here are some of her notable quotes:
– ”The people are what matter to government, and a government should aim to give all the people under its jurisdiction the best possible life.” citeturn0search3
– ”I came to Washington to work for God, FDR, and the millions of forgotten, plain common workingmen.” citeturn0search4
– ”The door might not be opened to a woman again for a long, long time, and I had a kind of duty to other women to walk in and sit down on the chair that was offered.” citeturn0search2
– ”Most of man’s problems upon this planet… have been met and solved either partially or as a whole by experiment based on common sense and carried out with courage.” citeturn0search2
– ”Being a woman has only bothered me in climbing trees.” citeturn0search1
These quotes reflect Perkins’ dedication to public service, her pioneering spirit as a woman in leadership, and her belief in practical solutions to societal challenges.