Victoria Woodhull: “‘And the Truth Shall Make You Free’”

( 1871 ) Commentary by Bradley A. Skeen, Ph.D.

Decalogue the Ten Commandments in Judeo-Christian tradition
demagogism condition of being a demagogue, or one who panders to others for selfish ends
Golden Rule the concept, found in many world religions, that people should treat others as they themselves would wish to be treated
“He that looketh on a woman …” a slight paraphrase from the Gospel of Matthew 5:28
Samaritan a member of a religious group that was generally despised at the time of Christ
untrammeled not limited or restrained

Cartoon depicting Victoria Woodhull as Mrs. Satan, advocating free love (Library of Congress)

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