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Woman is the salvation or the destruction of the family. She carries its destiny in the folds of her mantle
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"Woman is the salvation or the destruction of the family. She carries its destiny in the folds of her mantle"

- Henri Frederic Amiel

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This quote by Henri Frederic Amiel talks to the power of ladies in the household system. He suggests that ladies are the deciding consider the success or failure of the family. He suggests that females have the ability to form the fate of the household, as if they are bring it in the folds of their mantle. This suggests that ladies have the power to make or break the household, and that their choices and actions will determine the result. It is a reminder of the significance of women in the household and the effect they can have on its future. It is also a pointer of the responsibility that includes this power, and the need for ladies to utilize it wisely. Eventually, this quote is a suggestion of the value of ladies in the family and the power they need to form its fate.

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Switzerland Flag This quote is written / told by Henri Frederic Amiel between September 27, 1821 and January 1, 1881. He was a famous Philosopher from Switzerland. The author also have 54 other quotes.

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