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From the cradle to the grave she is subject to the power and control of man. Father, guardian, or husband, one conveys h

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"From the cradle to the grave she is subject to the power and control of man. Father, guardian, or husband, one conveys her like some piece of merchandise over to the other"

- Ernestine Rose

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This quote is written / told by Ernestine Rose between January 13, 1810 and August 4, 1892. He/she was a famous Activist. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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