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Most plain girls are virtuous because of the scarcity of opportunity to be otherwise
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"Most plain girls are virtuous because of the scarcity of opportunity to be otherwise"

- Maya Angelou

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This quote by Maya Angelou suggests that most plain girls are virtuous due to the fact that they lack the chance to be otherwise. This indicates that if these girls had more opportunities, they may not be as virtuous. Angelou is recommending that the absence of opportunity for these women to take part in activities that could result in them being less virtuous, such as going out and satisfying individuals, is what keeps them from being otherwise. This quote could likewise be translated as a commentary on the lack of chances offered to plain ladies, and how this lack of opportunity can cause them being more virtuous. Angelou is suggesting that if these women had more chances, they might not be as virtuous. This quote could be viewed as a pointer to provide more opportunities for plain ladies, so that they can have the very same chances as everyone else.

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Maya Angelou This quote is written / told by Maya Angelou somewhere between April 4, 1928 and today. She was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 53 other quotes.

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