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"Woman absent is woman dead"

- Walter Bagehot

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This quote by Walter Bagehot is a pointer of the significance of female visibility in society. It suggests that when a woman is missing, she is basically dead, or failed to remember. This is since females have actually traditionally been omitted from many elements of public life, and their contributions have commonly gone unknown. The quote indicates that when a woman is lacking, her existence is not really felt and also her influence is not seen. It is a call to activity to acknowledge the value of women presence in culture and also to guarantee that ladies are consisted of in all elements of public life. It is a tip that females should not be forgotten or neglected, which their payments must be valued as well as commemorated.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Walter Bagehot between February 3, 1826 and March 24, 1877. He/she was a famous Author from England. The author also have 38 other quotes.

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