6 Quotes & Sayings By William Moulton Marston

William Moulton Marston was an American psychologist, inventor, and comic book writer/artist/publisher who is best known for developing the polygraph machine. He invented the lie detector to study human emotions. His name is often associated with the Wonder Woman character. The character was created by the psychologist Dr Read more

William Moulton Marston, in collaboration with his wife, Elizabeth Holloway Marston, and his lover Olive Richard. In 1940 the character made her first appearance in All Star Comics #8.

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The truest kindness to any woman is to provide her with an opportunity for self-expression in some constructive field: to work, not at home with cook-stove and scrubbing brush, but outside, independently, in the world of men and affairs. William Moulton Marston
The only hope for civilization is the greater freedom, development...
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The only hope for civilization is the greater freedom, development and equality of women. William Moulton Marston
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Women's strong qualities have become despised because of their weakness. The obvious remedy is to create a feminine character with all the strength of Superman plus all the allure of a good and beautiful woman. William Moulton Marston
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Not even girls want to be girls so long as our feminine archetype lacks force, strength, and power. William Moulton Marston
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Every crisis offers you extra desired power. William Moulton Marston