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I got quite bored, serving in the bar. Since I was there, the customers wouldnt talk about women, and with half their su
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"I got quite bored, serving in the bar. Since I was there, the customers wouldn't talk about women, and with half their subject matter denied them, it was: horses, silence; horses, silence"

- Bernadette Devlin

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This quote by Bernadette Devlin speaks to the absence of meaningful discussion that can take place in a bar setting. Devlin was bored serving in the bar since the customers would not talk about females, leaving them with only one subject to talk about: horses. This absence of variety in conversation left Devlin feeling tired and unfulfilled. The quote likewise talks to the gender inequality that existed in the bar setting, as women were not allowed to be gone over. This inequality was further highlighted by the fact that the clients were only entrusted one topic to discuss, horses. This quote speaks to the requirement for meaningful discussion and the value of permitting all topics to be discussed in order to produce a more satisfying and satisfying atmosphere.

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Ireland Flag This quote is written / told by Bernadette Devlin somewhere between April 23, 1947 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from Ireland. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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