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“Romance is a means to the end of self-completion, but love is an end in itself.”

Quote by Gloria Steinem

Book:Revolution from Within: A Book of Self-Esteem

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Revolution from Within: A Book of Self-Esteem

This book explores the concept of self-esteem and its role in personal development, offering strategies and insights for readers seeking to improve their self-worth and well-being. more

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Gloria Steinem is an American journalist and social activist, renowned for her leadership in the women's rights movement. Born on March 25, 1934, she was one of the founding editors of Ms. magazine and played a pivotal role in the women's liberation movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Steinem's work has covered a wide range of issues from gender equality to environmental justice. more

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Book:Outrageous acts and everyday rebellions

Source: Outrageous acts and everyday rebellions

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Book:Passion, Politics, and Everyday Activism: Collected Essays: Moving Beyond Words; Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions; and Revolution from Within

Source: Passion, Politics, and Everyday Activism: Collected Essays: Moving Beyond Words; Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions; and Revolution from Within

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Source: Revolution from Within: A Book of Self-Esteem

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