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Quote by Barbara Deming

“We learn best to listen to our own voices if we are listening at the same time to other women-whose stories, for all our differences, turn out, if we listen well, to be our stories also.”

Quote by Barbara Deming

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Barbara Deming was an active figure in the 20th century, known for her work in various fields including women's rights, peace movements, and socialism. Her life and contributions are not extensively documented in historical records. Limited information is available about her. more

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