30 Quotes Kartini Full of Struggle for Women, Inspiring

Kapanlagi.com - Raden Ajeng Kartini is certainly not a name unfamiliar to you, right KLovers? This woman is known for her determination in fighting for justice for women. Her love for knowledge has led to brilliant thoughts, and even Kartini quotes are still relevant until now.

Her love for reading and writing has broadened her knowledge. It is understandable why the current generation idolizes figures like Kartini. Her thoughts are truly admirable and can be quoted as inspiring Kartini quotes.

Here are some Kartini quotes that are spread across various works and letters written by her, KLovers.

1. Quotes Kartini as a Motivation to Learn

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The freedom of women in accessing knowledge today is the result of Kartini's struggle in the past. The right to education for women that she continuously voiced is still admired until now through the following Kartini quotes.

1. Do you know my motto? 'I want!' These two simple words have supported and brought me through mountains of difficulties and hardships. The phrase 'I can't!' erases courage. The phrase 'I want!' makes it easy for us to climb to the mountain peak.

2. A girl whose mind has been enlightened, whose perspective has been broadened, will no longer be able to live in her ancestors' world.

3. Keep on dreaming, keep on dreaming, keep on dreaming as long as you can dream! If you don't dream, what would life be like! Real life is cruel.

4. Many things can bring you down. But the only thing that can truly bring you down is your own attitude.

5. Even if I am not lucky enough to reach the end of that road, even if I break down halfway, I will die feeling happy because the path is already open and I have helped in creating a path that leads to the place where indigenous women are independent and stand on their own.

6. No matter how hard you try, you will never be able to deny what you feel. If you are valuable in someone's eyes, there is no reason for them to look for someone better than you.

7. Many things can bring you down. But the only thing that can truly bring you down is your own attitude.

8. Strive! Fight to free yourself. Only when you are free because of your efforts, then you can help others.

9. But now, starting with me, between us (Kartini, Roekmini, and Kardinah) there are no more rules. Our own feelings will determine the limits to which liberal ways can be implemented.

10. The goal is to enhance the dignity of humanity, to honor it, and to bring it closer to perfection.

2. Quotes Kartini for Humanity

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Kartini's struggle to realize social renewal is based on the spirit of humanity. Her lofty ideals were conveyed through letters to her friends abroad. In these letters, one can find her brilliant ideas through the following meaningful quotes from Kartini.

11. Because when the level of a nation's artistic life is high, then the nation itself is a poem.

12. But now, we are not seeking solace from humans, we firmly hold onto His hand. Thus, even the darkest days become bright and the fierce winds become gentle breezes.

13. Respect all living things, their rights, and their feelings.

14. It doesn't matter how to serve goodness, as long as it is good.

15. There is nothing more pleasing than bringing a smile to someone's face, especially the face of someone we love.

16. How wonderful is the feeling of love. Love is heaven and hell combined.

17. Love is all-powerful, as it has been declared and proven for centuries.

18. Just as there are dead flowers, many fruits grow. The same goes for human life, right? Because there are young dreams that die, sometimes other dreams arise that are more perfect, which can bear fruit.

19. We strive to be truly strong, so that we can rely on ourselves. Helping ourselves. Helping ourselves is often more preferred than helping others. And whoever can help themselves, will be able to help others even more perfectly.

3. Quotes from Kartini for Women's Justice

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Quotes Kartini is often quoted by women who continue to voice their aspirations to this day. This indicates that women's problems, which have existed since long ago, are still not properly addressed. Here are some Kartini quotes that can ignite the spirit of women's struggle.

20. Do not complain about the bad things that come into your life. God never gives them, you let them come.

21. There are no clouds in the sky that last forever. It is impossible for the weather to always be bright. After a dark night, a beautiful morning emerges. Human life is similar to nature.

22. Sometimes, you have to experience difficulties first before perfect happiness comes to you.

23. Nothing is impossible in this world! And something that we shout as impossible today, tomorrow becomes an undeniable reality!

24. We are not fighting against men, but against outdated opinions and customs.

25. Never give up if you still want to try, do not let regret come because you are one step away from victory.

26. However, at present, we are not seeking comfort from humans. But we believe and hold firmly onto His hand. After that, the dark night will turn into light again, and this storm will become a gentle breeze.

27. Is there a worse and more embarrassing condition than relying on others for a living?

28. After the dark night, morning comes bringing beauty. It is the same with human life, just like nature.

29. If you truly have value in someone's eyes, then there will never be a reason for that person to turn away and seek someone better than you.

KLovers, those are Kartini's quotes that are still often heard and also give strength to women until now.

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