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“I must be the mate of the man I had chosen; and if he would not come to my level, I must go to his.”

Quote by Jane Swisshelm

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Jane Swisshelm, an outstanding American journalist, was born on December 6, 1815, and passed away on July 22, 1884. She is known for her advocacy for women's rights and her profound insights into social issues. more

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“Women should not weaken their cause by impracticable demands. Make no claim which could not be won in a reasonable time. Take onestep at a time, get a good foothold in it and advance carefully.”

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“I cannot tell what I am as much afraid of, as a woman who invariably washes on Monday. It is a kind of key to character; and if her mouth is not puckered and her brow wrinkled, they will be, unless she repents.”

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Book:Letters to Country Girls

Source: Letters to Country Girls

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