Victoria C. Woodhull: “What our fathers failed to do is left for this generation to perform; and it must not shirk the duty.”

Thousands possessed of comprehensive principles in a semi state of application have sunk with them into obscurity for lack of appreciation and support.

How has it been possible thus long for leaders to control the masses, except that the masses have permitted others to act for them, and that without rendering any account for such action?

What, then, should be the sphere of justice in maintaining equality in freedom?

I have deliberately and of my own accord placed myself before the people as a candidate for the Presidency of the United States, and having the means, courage, energy and strength necessary for the race, intend to contest it to the close.