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Quote by Valerie Solanas

“A woman not only takes her identity and individuality for granted, but knows instinctively that the only wrong is to hurt others, and that the meaning of life is love.”

Quote by Valerie Solanas

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Valerie Solanas
Valerie Solanas

Valerie Solanas was an American writer known for her radical feminist works. Her most famous work is the 'SCUM Manifesto', a declaration that criticizes capitalism and male dominance. Solanas' life was filled with controversy and drama, closely intertwined with her writing. more

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