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“To my mind the infelicities of which we see so much in life grow out of lack of time and patience to study and adjust our natures to those of others, though we have agreed in the sight of God and man to stand up for one another to the last. Many will not take the pains, they have not enough specific gravity, to balance themselves in their new environment. Indeed, I found a whole philosophy of life in the wooing and the winning of my bicycle.”

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Book:How I Learned to Ride the Bicycle: Reflections of an Influential 19th Century Woman
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How I Learned to Ride the Bicycle: Reflections of an Influential 19th Century Woman

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Frances E. Willard
Frances E. Willard

Frances E. Willard was a distinguished American suffragist and leader of the women's suffrage movement. Born on September 28, 1839, and deceased on February 17, 1898, she dedicated her life to the fight for women's right to vote. Willard's contributions were pivotal in advancing the women's suffrage movement in the United States. more

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