Harriet Martineau Quote

If a test of civilization be sought, none can be so sure as the condition of that half of society over which the other half has power.


Women, vol. 3, Society in America (1837).


If a test of civilization be sought, none can be so sure as the condition of that half of society over which the other half has power.

If a test of civilization be sought, none can be so sure as the condition of that half of society over which the other half has power.

If a test of civilization be sought, none can be so sure as the condition of that half of society over which the other half has power.

If a test of civilization be sought, none can be so sure as the condition of that half of society over which the other half has power.