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“The origin of the stupid ideal of womanhood against which men as well as women to-day are still fighting was the asceticism of the Christian religion; and, unless St. Paul was a woman in disguise, I fail to see how woman is to be blamed for a conception of her place and duty from which she has suffered more than anybody else.”

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Dora Russell
Dora Russell

Dora Russell was a British author born on April 3, 1894, and passed away on May 31, 1986. Her works are known for their unique style and profound insights into social issues. more

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