Margaret SangerNo woman can call herself free until she can choose consciously whether she will or will not be a mother.
About This Quote
The quote encourages women to accept the responsibility of motherhood and to take control of their own fertility. Being a mother, and having children, is a major decision that must be thoroughly planned out. This particular quote is in response to concerns that women may put off motherhood, or that they may decide to only have one child, when in fact they should be taking good care of themselves and preparing for parenthood. The quote also addresses the fear that women may make the wrong choice when deciding whether to become a mother or not; or that they might make the decision too late to still be able to raise their child.
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