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“Nature did not make me willowy.”

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Dixie Lee Ray was an American physicist and politician who served as the 13th Governor of Washington. She was the first woman to hold the office and the first woman to serve as chair of the Atomic Energy Commission. Known for her advocacy for environmental protection and commitment to science education, Ray made significant contributions to both science and public service. more

“As children, women are encouraged to be "little ladies." Little ladies don't scream as vociferously as little boys, and they are chastised more severely for throwing tantrums or showing temper: "high spirits" are expected and therefore tolerated in little boys; docility and resignation are the corresponding traits expected of little girls. Now, we tend to excuse a show of temper by a man where we would not excuse an identical tirade from a woman: women are allowed to fuss and complain, but only a man can bellow in rage.”

Men Children Littles Shows Spirit Girl Women Boys Excuse Expected Rage Complaining Throwing Scream Temper Traits Identical Little Boys Resignation Corresponding Tantrums

Author:Robin Lakoff

“I am afraid if there is anything to be afraid of. A precipice cannot hurt you. Lions and tigers can. The streets of New York I consider more dangerous than the Matterhorn to a thoroughly competent and careful climber.”

Ifs Hurt Streets Dangerous New York Mountain Careful Lions Tigers Competent Mountain Climbing Precipice Climbers Matterhorn

Author:Annie Smith Peck

“I'm a living sunset, lightning in my bones.”

Bones Sunset Lightning

Author:Ben Harper

“When I think about why I would be a writer, why I should continue to be a writer, it seems to me one of the few things you can dowhere you're never bored.”

Thinking Should Seems Would Be Bored Boredom

Author:Gish Jen

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