Quotation by

Clare Boothe Luce

In politics women type the letters, lick the stamps, distribute the pamphlets and get out the vote. Men get elected.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

The quote highlights how women often handle the behind-the-scenes tasks in political campaigns, such as organizing and promoting, while men receive the public recognition by winning the positions. It points out a clear division of roles where women's contributions are essential but largely unacknowledged in terms of power and status.

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