Nothing Attempted, Nothing Gained:

The Legacy of Matilda Dodge Wilson

Matilda Dodge Wilson rose from a saloon keeper's daughter to a powerful and wealthy women in 20^th century America. After her husband John F. Dodge's death, she pursued roles beyond wife and mother, becoming Michigan's first female lieutenant governor and a champion for women's empowerment. Her motto was: "To attempt great things is to expect great things, Nothing attempted, nothing gained."