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“I have discovered that there is a crucial difference between society's image of old people and 'us' as we know and feel ourselves to be.”

Quote by Betty Friedan

Book:Fountain of Age

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Fountain of Age

This book delves into the complexities of aging and the pursuit of eternal youth, offering a thought-provoking narrative that examines the human condition through the lens of time and longevity. more

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Betty Friedan was an American writer renowned for her groundbreaking work, 'The Feminine Mystique,' which had a profound impact on the women's liberation movement of the 20th century. Her writing exposed the dilemmas faced by women in society, the family, and the workplace, sparking a reevaluation of their status and rights. more

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“life lived only for oneself does not truly satisfy men or women. There is a hunger in Americans today for larger purposes beyond the self. That is the reason for the religious revival and the new resonance of 'family.”

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“[Feminist:] One who believes in the liberation of that which has been suppressed as female in a man.”

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“There needs to be bolder thinking, ... on how to measure the quality of life of men and women in the work force. Currently, success is measured by material advancements. We need to readjust the definition of success to account for time outside of work and satisfaction of life, not just the dollars-and-cents bottom line.”

“[On her mastectomy:] Fact is, I'm the same car I always was, except now I have a dent in my fender.”

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“Disease may score a direct hit on only one member of a family, but shrapnel tears the flesh of the others.”

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Book:Last Wish

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“in my mother's ferocious striving to give me 'everything,' she had never considered that giving me 'everything' would make me (1) different (from her), and (2) guilty (about what I got). Different and Guilty are not the stuff on which comradeship is built.”

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