Raden Adjeng Kartini

“ Abendanon addressed to the heads of the provincial Government, concerning the establishment of these schools. "In all ages the progress of woman has been an important factor in the civilization of a people." "The intellectual education of the Javanese people can never progress if the woman is to be left behind." ”

“ Although there are others who are noble-minded and rejoice.
In many cities small Dutch schools have sprung up like mushrooms, and they are filled with little children as well as with grown men, who have been for years in the service of the state. ”

“ We have many friends among the high European officials and these are striving with Dr. Abendanon to lift our native women out of their age-long misery. There are also many unknown to us personally who are deeply interested in the cause. ”

“ For the last year there has been great progress among the natives. They are growing more earnest and are interested in the study of your beautiful language. Many Europeans see this with regretful eyes. ”

“ Though it has been received through suffering, it is eternally precious to us. ·⁠·⁠·⁠·⁠·⁠·⁠·⁠·⁠·⁠·
Nothing is more miserable than to feel the power to work within one, and yet to be condemned to idleness. ”