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What he has done for women is final: he gave to their service the best powers of his mind and the best years of his life

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"What he has done for women is final: he gave to their service the best powers of his mind and the best years of his life. His death consecrates the gift: it can never lessen its value"

- Millicent Fawcett

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This quote is written / told by Millicent Fawcett between June 11, 1847 and August 5, 1929. He/she was a famous Activist from United Kingdom. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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