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Quote by Kate Millett

“To love is simply to allow another to be, live, grow, expand, become. An appreciation that demands and expects nothing in return.”

Quote by Kate Millett

Book:Sita

Work

This book is a narrative of Sita's life, highlighting her resilience and devotion as she faces the challenges of her husband's banishment and her own hardships in the netherworld. more

Author

Kate Millett is an American writer and feminist, born on September 14, 1934. Her works hold significant status in the field of feminist literature, with notable titles including 'Sexual Politics' and 'Scapegoat'. more

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