I demanded more rights for women because I know what women had to put up with.

I know that, like every woman of the people, I have more strength than I appear to have.

The nation's government has just handed me the bill that grants us our civil rights. I am receiving it before you, certain that I am accepting this on behalf of all Argentinean women, and I can feel my hands tremble with joy as they grasp the laurel proclaiming victory.

I had watched for many years and seen how a few rich families held much of Argentina's wealth and power in their hands. So Peron and the government brought in an eight hour working day, sickness pay and fair wages to give poor workers a fair go .

Shadows cannot see themselves in the mirror of the sun.

Keeping books on social aid is capitalistic nonsense. I just use the money for the poor. I can't stop to count it.