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“Not even girls want to be girls so long as our feminine archetype lacks force, strength, and power. Not wanting to be girls, they don't want to be tender, submissive, peace-loving as good women are. Women's strong qualities have become despised because of their weakness. The obvious remedy is to create a feminine character with all the strength of Superman plus all the allure of a good and beautiful woman.”

Quote by William Moulton Marston

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William Moulton Marston
William Moulton Marston

William Moulton Marston was an American psychologist born on May 9, 1893, and died on May 2, 1947. He was renowned in the field of psychology, particularly for his research in sex psychology and criminal psychology. Marston is best known for inventing the Multiple-Choice Questionnaire, a widely used psychological testing tool in research and clinical practice. more

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