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Marya Mannes was an American author known for her profound insights into women's and gender issues. Her works often focused on the status and experiences of women in society, particularly their dual roles in the family and at work.

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“the overwhelming majority of people who are engaged in the processes of thought and expression are Democrats because the essence of thought is exploration and diversity and change. It's impossible to have vision in art or government without risk, or the boldness and courage which produce risk. And this - in spite of what they call modern Republicanism - is the antithesis of true Republican thinking.”

“I don't think it's possible to write a good play or paint a good picture and be a good Republican.”

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Book:More in Anger

Source: More in Anger

“Republicans seems to me to be chiefly concerned with holding on to what they have: in society, it's position, or respectability, or what you will; in business, of course, it's profit.”

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Book:More in Anger

Source: More in Anger

“The Republicans think they have a corner on morality.”

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Book:The Best of Marya Mannes

Source: The Best of Marya Mannes

“certain kinds of people become Republicans and certain kinds of people become Democrats, and ... it's more than a matter of party affiliation. It's a way of thinking and being.”

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Book:More in Anger

Source: More in Anger

About the Author

Born: November 14, 1904
Died: September 13, 1990
Known for: Author
Quotes: 95

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