Legislators, priests, philosophers, writers, ans scientists have striven to show that the subordinate position of woman is willed … - Simone de Beauvoir

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Immature is the love of the youth, and immature his hatred of man and earth. His mind and the wings of his spirit are still tied down and heavy.

Simone de Beauvoir

Legislators, priests, philosophers, writers, ans scientists have striven to show that the subordinate position of woman is willed in heaven and advantageous on earth.

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