“Loyal means to be true to one's highest conviction.”

— Ernestine Rose, Speech at the National Convention of the Loyal Women of the Republic (1863)

About Ernestine Rose

1810 – 1892

Polish-born American suffragist and abolitionist, a leading advocate of women's rights.

“In proportion to power is responsibility.”

“It was a great mistake to say that God made man in his image.”

“Where Nature is dumb, and Man ignorant, Revelation speaks in the authoritative voice of prophecy.”

“Because it was he, because it was I.”

“A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”

“A true friend is forever a friend.”

“And such a friendship ends not but with life.”

“Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them.”

“Misfortune shows those who are not really friends.”