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“We have to be careful in this era of radical feminism, not to emphasize an equality of the sexes that leads women to imitate men to prove their equality. To be equal does not mean you have to be the same.”

Quote by Eva Burrows

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Eva Burrows was a renowned author, born on September 15, 1929, and passed away on March 20, 2015. Her works covered a variety of themes and were well-received by readers. more

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