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“She thought about how marvelous is would be to have a wife keeping the house in order, the meals on the table. At the same time it seemed ridiculously unfair that she could never have a wife. In fact, if she married, she would be expected to be the wife.”

Quote by Robin Cook

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Robin Cook was a distinguished British politician and a member of the Labour Party. He served as the Member of Parliament for Edinburgh West from 1977 until his death in 2005. Cook was a fervent advocate for nuclear disarmament and a pivotal figure in the peace process in Northern Ireland. He also held several ministerial roles, including Foreign Secretary. more

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