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And the first commandment of feminism is: I am woman thou shalt not tolerate strange gods who assert that women have cap
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"And the first commandment of feminism is: I am woman; thou shalt not tolerate strange gods who assert that women have capabilities or often choose roles that are different from men's"

- Phyllis Schlafly

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This quote by Phyllis Schlafly is a call to action for ladies to stand up for their rights and decline any ideologies that suggest that ladies are inferior to guys or that they should be restricted to particular functions. Schlafly is highlighting the importance of females welcoming their own abilities and not enabling themselves to be restricted by the expectations of others. She is likewise motivating women to decline any ideologies that suggest that ladies must be confined to certain functions or that they are not capable of accomplishing the exact same things as men. This quote is a suggestion that females should be empowered to make their own decisions and pursue their own courses without worry of judgement or criticism. It is a call to action for females to take control of their own lives and to not be limited by the expectations of others.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Phyllis Schlafly somewhere between August 15, 1924 and today. He/she was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 36 other quotes.

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