As in Athens, the right to participate was restricted to men, just as it was also in all later democracies and republics until the twentieth century.
“In the beginning, New York and I had kind of a love-hate relationship. It seemed so abrasive compared to Europe. But the transformation here in recent years is really something. I don't think I would have seen as much change if I'd lived in any other city in the world.”
“The best way to get most husbands to do something is to suggest that perhaps they're too old to do it.”