"As long as the working-people fold hands and pray the gods in Washington to give them work, so long they will not get it."
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Voltairine De Cleyre was born on November 17, 1866, in the United States. She was a prolific writer and committed herself to a life of social activism, advocating various schools of anarchist thought throughout her life. She primarily wrote on topics related to anarchism, gender equality, and labour rights.
De Cleyre passed away on June 20, 1912, leaving behind a substantial body of work that greatly contributed to the development of Anarcho-Feminism and Individualist Anarchism. Her writings contributed to the anarchist movement by thoughtfully challenging established norms and cultural practices, and inspiring others to question oppressive societal constructs.
Date of Birth: November 17, 1866
Date of Death: June 20, 1912
Country of Birth: United States 
Political Ideas: Anarchism, Feminism
Quotes Available: 34
