Gloria Allred Professions : Lawyer Born : July 3, 1941 Browse All Authors Top 73 quotes by Gloria Allred The more I know about men the more I like dogs. Gloria Allred dog men funny There are some people who still feel threatened by strong women. That's their problem. It's not mine. Gloria Allred strong-women problem people I live in a war zone. I would never have imagined 37 years ago when I started practicing law that there would still be so much discrimination against women, so much denial of women's rights. Gloria Allred rights war years When you're fighting for civil rights, it's sometimes two steps forward and one step back. Civil rights are an evolution; and you have to bring people along. Gloria Allred fighting rights two There are endless new variations on how to hurt a woman physically, emotionally, financially, and socially. Gloria Allred variation endless hurt Do not let adversity break you. Think of it as a learning experience that will make you stronger. Gloria Allred stronger adversity thinking I have been the victim of many of the injustices that women who are my clients have had. That is how I understand how this is impacting their lives economically, psychologically, often physically. It's all personal. For me, if one woman is denied her rights, we're all being denied our rights. Gloria Allred injustice clients rights People who are pierced should not be snickered at, should not become the object of ridicule, should not be singled out for special and uneven and unequal treatment. They should be respected just like everybody else. Gloria Allred should special people There is no change without sacrifice. Gloria Allred without-sacrifice sacrifice Male privilege and entitlement are dying a very painful death; no one gives up power without a struggle. Gloria Allred painful-death giving-up struggle Fighting injustice keeps you young. Gloria Allred injustice fighting young Both princes and princesses belong in palaces of power, but the doors won't always open unless you fight for your rights. Gloria Allred princess fighting rights There still is a war on women in terms of politicians in Washington and the state legislatures trying to eliminate any rights we have fought to win and that the Supreme Court has afforded us. Gloria Allred rights winning war Why is it immoral to be paid for an act that is perfectly legal if done for free? Gloria Allred prostitution immoral done There are enough high hurdles to climb, as one travels through life, without having to scale artificial barriers created by law or silly regulations. Gloria Allred regulation law silly Because of my life experiences, I understand that I have an opportunity to help other women. I have the desire and the ability. Gloria Allred helping-others desire opportunity Women will no longer be silent when they suffer injustices against them. Gloria Allred injustice silent suffering I'm a civil rights attorney. I'm a victim rights attorney. Gloria Allred civil-rights victim rights I do believe that, under the law, under the Constitution of the United States, and under our public policy, that women deserve and should have a right to enjoy equal employment opportunity. Gloria Allred should-have opportunity believe There appears to be a disturbing trend in this nation to try to force single moms to choose between their children and their careers. If they take their careers seriously, they are labeled as bad mothers. If they spend time with their children, they are labeled as people who can't be serious about careers outside the home. This is a sexist double standard. No such guilt trip is imposed on men, who are generally not forced to choose between their children and their jobs. Gloria Allred mom mother jobs Similar Authors Bruce Fein lawyer Bram Fischer lawyer Bowie Kuhn lawyer Apolinario Mabini lawyer Arnold Goodman, Baron Goodman lawyer Asma Jahangir lawyer All Authors
