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“Indeed the word masculine is only a bugbear: there is little reason to fear that women will acquire too much courage or fortitude; for their apparent inferiority with respect to bodily strength, must render them, in some degree, dependent on men in the various relations of life; but why should it be increased by prejudices that give a sex to virtue, and confound simple truths with sensual reveries?”

Quote by Mary Wollstonecraft

Book:A Vindication of the Rights of Woman
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A Vindication of the Rights of Woman

Written by Mary Wollstonecraft, this book is a passionate plea for the education and rights of women, advocating for their equality in society and challenging the traditional roles assigned to them. more

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Mary Wollstonecraft
Mary Wollstonecraft

Mary Wollstonecraft, born on April 27, 1759, and died on September 10, 1797, was an influential English writer, philosopher, and feminist. She is best known for her work 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman', which challenged the gender roles and social structures of her time. more

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