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“Woman's success in lifting men out of their way of life nearly resembling that of the beasts who merely hunted and fished for food, who found shelter where they could in jungles, in trees, and caves was a civilizing triumph.”

Quote by Mary Ritter Beard

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Mary Ritter Beard
Mary Ritter Beard

Mary Ritter Beard was an American historian known for her research on women's history. Her book 'The American Woman: Her Past and Present' had a profound impact on gender studies. more

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