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“If home is to have a greater lure than a tavern the wife must be at least as cheerful as the waitress.”

Quote by Phyllis Schlafly

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Phyllis Schlafly

Phyllis Schlafly was an American lawyer and political activist known for her conservative views and advocacy against the Equal Rights Amendment. Born on August 15, 1924, in St. Louis, Missouri, she passed away on September 5, 2016. more

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