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“Success itself doesn't give you happiness. It's what you do with your success that gives you happiness.”

Quote by Eve Ensler

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Eve Ensler is an American playwright, best known for her work 'The Vagina Monologues', which is based on her investigation into the issue of violence against women and has sparked a global movement for women's empowerment. Her works often focus on women's experiences and social justice issues. more

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